H.R. No. 1785 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ronnie's BBQ was the featured restaurant on May 3, 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, Ronnie's BBQ is owned by Ronnie and Cindy Weiershausen, who offer a range of smoked meats and side orders at their restaurant on Highway 281 in Johnson City; Mr. Weiershausen handles all of the cooking himself, with Mrs. Weiershausen, their daughter, and employee Jessica Moore assisting in the operation; this tight-knit group and their savory barbecue are well known to connoisseurs in the area; and WHEREAS, While many distinctive foods are associated with the Lone Star State, barbecue holds a special place in our culinary heritage, and Ronnie's BBQ 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 Ronnie's BBQ 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 Ronnie's BBQ as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Isaac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1785 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House