SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13

	WHEREAS, Of all the culinary arts mastered in the
Lone Star State, none commands the type of respect and admiration 
that is accorded barbecue, and no community in Texas can best the 
City of Lockhart when it comes to an appreciation for the 
extraordinary alchemy of post oak and patience; and
	WHEREAS, The buckle of the Lone Star barbecue belt, 
Lockhart's fortuitous location witnessed the confluence of 
Plains Indians, Hispanic vaqueros, and German immigrants; the 
technique, substance, and skill of people from a variety of 
cultures combined to establish barbecue as a favorite food of 
many Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Lockhart's role as a major center on the historic 
Chisholm Trail spurred the continued refinement of barbecue, and 
today the city is home to some of the state's most historic, and 
best, barbecue establishments; and
	WHEREAS, There is Black's, owned by the same family since 
1932, and Kreuz Market, which first fired its pits in 1900; 
founded in 1978, the Chisholm Trail Barbecue is a relative 
newcomer but, like the others, draws its share of fans from 
across Texas and, indeed, the United States; and
	WHEREAS, From Amarillo to Brownsville and from El Paso to 
Nacogdoches, the renown that Lockhart barbecue enjoys is indeed 
widespread, and it is justly fitting to acknowledge that city's 
preeminence at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Lockhart 
as the Barbecue Capital of Texas and extend to the city's pit 
masters and other residents best wishes for continued success; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the citizens of Lockhart as an expression of appreciation from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 16, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate