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This resolution congratulates Elemi, a restaurant in Horizon City, Texas, on ranking No. 2 on Texas Monthly's "The 50 Best Tacos in Texas" list. Owned by married couple Emiliano and Kristal Marentes, who opened the restaurant in 2018, Elemi is recognized for its commitment to traditional culinary practices, including using handmade tortillas created through nixtamalization, an ancient Mesoamerican corn-processing technique. The restaurant sources corn from regional farmers and has been celebrated for its Conejito Pibil taco, which features rabbit marinated in achiote and citrus. Emiliano Marentes has been recognized twice as a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Texas award and once for its Outstanding Chef award. The resolution highlights Elemi's contributions to the Horizon City community and extends sincere best wishes to the restaurant and its staff, while also directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the establishment as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

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