88R13315 BHH-D
By: Walle H.R. No. 287
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The barbecue pit manufacturing company Pitmaker in
Humble has distinguished itself as an outstanding example of Texas
innovation and entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Victor Howard, Julio Howard, and George
Shore established Pitmaker, and with a combined three decades of
experience in competition cooking and metal fabrication, they have
helped bring innovative designs and technology to the barbecue
industry; since the company's inception, it has sold countless
custom barbecue pits, trailers, and food trucks to chefs and
businesses in all 50 states, as well as in more than 40 countries
abroad; its customers have included the Dallas Cowboys, The
University of Texas, and King Ranch, among many others; and
WHEREAS, Pitmaker has been featured on numerous national
television shows demonstrating the unique craft of cooking Texas
barbecue, and the company's owners frequently participate in
barbecue competitions; they have won top honors at such events as
the 2013 World Food Championships and the Memphis in May World
Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their manufacturing business, the
founders of Pitmaker also own and operate 1886 Humble Backyard, a
popular local restaurant and bar; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 15 years, Pitmaker has won the loyalty
of barbecue lovers across the globe, and it is a pleasure to
recognize the company and the reputation for excellence that it has
achieved; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Pitmaker on its record of success
and extend to all those associated with the company sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the business as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.