H.R. No. 1085 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gabriel Alonso of Madison High School in San Antonio was part of the winning barbecue team at THE SLAB: National Championship in Round Rock in June 2022; and WHEREAS, Mr. Alonso, along with his Madison High School FFA Cowboy Smokers teammates Hannah McMullan, Lauren Williams, Autumn Juettemeyer, and Benton Ward, bested teams from around the country to triumph in the National High School BBQ Association contest; the group placed first in the steak and Dutch oven dessert categories and earned fourth, fifth, and seventh place honors for their chicken, burger, and ribs, respectively; and WHEREAS, In addition to bragging rights, the members of the Cowboy Smokers won full-tuition scholarships to Sullivan University, as well as championship belt buckles, barbecue knives, and other prizes; and WHEREAS, With his fine showing in THE SLAB: National Championship, Gabriel Alonso has brought credit to his school, and he may take justifiable pride in the skill and dedication he has demonstrated; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gabriel Alonso on helping the Madison High School FFA Cowboy Smokers win THE SLAB: National Championship and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Alonso as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lujan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1085 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House