Gerard Cace Kitchen Dedication at Maude Cobb

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Contact: Shawn Hara  
903-237-2733 or email
November 13, 2012

Gerard Cace Kitchen Dedication at Maude Cobb

(Longview, TX)  A dedication ceremony to name the Gerard Cace Kitchen will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2012, at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd.  As co-owner of Johnny Cace’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Mr. Cace was a leader in the restaurant industry and the Longview community. Among his many volunteer endeavors, Mr. Cace helped establish the Junior Achievement program in Longview and helped operate the Historic Longview Farmer’s Market. Mr. Cace was a past president of the statewide Texas Restaurant Association, and he was known for his strong work ethic, character, and integrity.  

The event will take place as part of the Longview Greggton Rotary Club Meeting, of which Gerard Cace was a member. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for the Rotary Club meeting, with lunch served at 11:45 a.m. The ceremony will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., and will include a blessing by Father Gavin Vaverek, an unveiling of the dedication plaque, and a history of Johnny Cace’s Restaurant presented by Cathy Cace. 

The naming of the kitchen was approved by the Parks Advisory Board on August 27, 2012, and was approved by the Longview City Council on October 11, 2012.

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