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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Benton Ward of Madison High School in San Antonio |
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was part of the winning barbecue team at THE SLAB: National |
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Championship in Round Rock in June 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ward, along with his Madison High School FFA |
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Cowboy Smokers teammates Hannah McMullan, Lauren Williams, Autumn |
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Juettemeyer, and Gabriel Alonso, bested teams from around the |
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country to triumph in the National High School BBQ Association |
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contest; the group placed first in the steak and Dutch oven dessert |
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categories and earned fourth, fifth, and seventh place honors for |
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their chicken, burger, and ribs, respectively; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to bragging rights, the members of the |
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Cowboy Smokers won full-tuition scholarships to Sullivan |
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University, as well as championship belt buckles, barbecue knives, |
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and other prizes; and |
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WHEREAS, With his fine showing in THE SLAB: National |
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Championship, Benton Ward has brought credit to his school, and he |
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may take justifiable pride in the skill and dedication he has |
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demonstrated; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Benton Ward on helping the Madison |
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High School FFA Cowboy Smokers win THE SLAB: National Championship |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |