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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an iconic pitmaster with the |
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passing of John Brotherton on January 15, 2024, at the age of 49; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Liberty, Mr. Brotherton studied at Sam |
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Houston State University in Huntsville, and early in his career, he |
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worked a number of jobs in Austin; he developed a deep passion for |
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cooking and for smoking barbecue, and he honed his skills while |
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operating the Hall of Flame food truck, which opened in |
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Pflugerville in 2011; two years later, he partnered with another |
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food truck owner, Jay Yates, to establish a brick-and-mortar |
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restaurant, Curly's Carolina, TX, in Round Rock; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brotherton went on to found a smoked meats |
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pop-up and catering business, Brotherton Barbecue, in 2015, and he |
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later began cooking for his friend Kelly Gerry's restaurant, Black |
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Iron Eats, in Pflugerville; the pair merged their businesses to |
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form Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in 2017, and under |
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Mr. Brotherton's able leadership, the restaurant attracted loyal |
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customers from far and wide; among his many achievements, he helped |
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the restaurant to earn a place on multiple barbecue lists compiled |
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by Texas Monthly, including the magazine's "50 Best BBQ Joints" |
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ranking in 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brotherton enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Brenda, and he took great pride in |
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their son, Braeden; and |
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WHEREAS, John Brotherton earned the admiration of all who |
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knew him, not only for his success as a restaurateur and businessman |
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but also for his exceptional warmth and generosity, and he leaves |
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behind a legacy that will resonate for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Brotherton and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John |
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Brotherton. |