HR24 - In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.

      H.R. No. 24       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an iconic pitmaster with the   passing of John Brotherton on January 15, 2024, at the age of 49;   and          WHEREAS, A native of Liberty, Mr. Brotherton studied at Sam   Houston State University in Huntsville, and early in his career, he   worked a number of jobs in Austin; he developed a deep passion for   cooking and for smoking barbecue, and he honed his skills while   operating the Hall of Flame food truck, which opened in   Pflugerville in 2011; two years later, he partnered with another   food truck owner, Jay Yates, to establish a brick-and-mortar   restaurant, Curly's Carolina, TX, in Round Rock; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Brotherton went on to found a smoked meats   pop-up and catering business, Brotherton Barbecue, in 2015, and he   later began cooking for his friend Kelly Gerry's restaurant, Black   Iron Eats, in Pflugerville; the pair merged their businesses to   form Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in 2017, and under   Mr. Brotherton's able leadership, the restaurant attracted loyal   customers from far and wide; among his many achievements, he helped   the restaurant to earn a place on multiple barbecue lists compiled   by Texas Monthly , including the magazine's "50 Best BBQ Joints"   ranking in 2021; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brotherton enjoyed the   love and support of his wife, Brenda, and he took great pride in   their son, Braeden; and          WHEREAS, John Brotherton earned the admiration of all who   knew him, not only for his success as a restaurateur and businessman   but also for his exceptional warmth and generosity, and he leaves   behind a legacy that will resonate for years to come; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Brotherton and   extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John   Brotherton.     Cole     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House