SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481

WHEREAS, Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler was designated as a Tyler Historic Landmark by the Tyler Historical Preservation Board in 2020; and

WHEREAS, Founded by J. D. Stanley in 1958, Stanley's is one of the oldest family-owned barbecue restaurants in Tyler; currently, the business is owned by Nick and Jen Pencis, who took over in 2006 after Mr. Stanley's passing; under the couple's able leadership, the restaurant was expanded in 2013 to increase the cooking and seating capacity and add a full-service bar; the restaurant also features weekly live music; and

WHEREAS, Among its many accolades, Stanley's has been named "One of the Best BBQ Joints in the World" by Texas Monthly; the eatery has also been featured in BBQ Joints: Stories and Secret Recipes from the Barbeque Belt by David Gelin and The Prophets of Smoked Meat by Daniel Vaughn; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of more than six decades, Stanley's has gained a loyal following, and this treasured institution is indeed deserving of recognition for its rich history of service to the Tyler community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby recognize Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q on its designation as a Tyler Historic Landmark by the Tyler Historical Preservation Board and extend to all those associated with the establishment sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the restaurant as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate