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By: Isaac H.R. No. 1784
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Black's Barbecue was the featured restaurant on
April 26, 2011, for "Bar-B-Quesday," and it is one of the
outstanding Central Texas businesses that have generously
supported the popular hall lunch event during the 82nd Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by State Representative Jason Isaac,
Bar-B-Quesday has served up tasty fare for an appreciative crowd at
the State Capitol on Tuesdays, and this highly anticipated
get-together has provided a showcase for some of the legendary
establishments in House District 45 specializing in that beloved
cuisine; and
WHEREAS, One of the renowned smokehouses in Lockhart, Black's
Barbecue was founded by Edgar Black, Sr., in 1932 and is one of the
oldest barbecue restaurants in the Lone Star State that has been
continuously owned by the same family; four generations have been
involved in the business, with Edgar Black, Jr., and his wife, Norma
Jean--the son and daughter-in-law of the founder--still playing a
prominent role in the operation; over the course of eight decades,
the restaurant has enjoyed many honors, including being selected by
President Lyndon B. Johnson as the representative for Texas-style
barbecue for an event at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, While many distinctive foods are associated with the
Lone Star State, barbecue holds a special place in our culinary
heritage, and Black's Barbecue is indeed deserving of recognition
for helping to focus attention on the prominent role that Central
Texas has played in building and maintaining that proud tradition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Black's Barbecue for its participation
in Bar-B-Quesday and extend sincere best wishes to the business for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Black's Barbecue as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.