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
 
  ______________________________
  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.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House