H.R. No. 688
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Benton Ward 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. Ward, along with his Madison High School FFA
Cowboy Smokers teammates Hannah McMullan, Lauren Williams, Autumn
Juettemeyer, and Gabriel Alonso, 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, Benton Ward 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 Benton Ward 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. Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lujan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 688 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House