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