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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