TITLE: Honoring the Salt Lick in Driftwood on its participation in the "Bar-B-Quesday" hall lunch during the 82nd Legislative Session.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Salt Lick in Driftwood on its participation in the "Bar-B-Quesday" hall lunch during the 82nd Legislative Session.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Salt Lick was the featured restaurant on April 12, 2011, for "Bar-B-Quesday," and it is one of the outstanding Central Texas businesses that have generously supported the popular hall lunch event during the 82nd Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Hosted by State Representative Jason Isaac, Bar-B-Quesday has served up tasty fare for an appreciative crowd at the State Capitol on Tuesdays, and this highly anticipated get-together has provided a showcase for some of the legendary establishments in House District 45 specializing in that beloved cuisine; and WHEREAS, The Salt Lick was founded in Driftwood in 1967 by Thurman Roberts and his family, and it traces its recipe for searing and slow-cooking meat to Bettie Howard, the grandmother of Mr. Roberts, who arrived in Texas in the 1860s; today, the Salt Lick is owned by Thurman's son Scott and hosts thousands of diners each week at its original restaurant as well as operating locations in Round Rock and at the airports in Austin and Oklahoma City; and WHEREAS, While many distinctive foods are associated with the Lone Star State, barbecue holds a special place in our culinary heritage, and the Salt Lick is indeed deserving of recognition for helping to focus attention on the prominent role that Central Texas has played in building and maintaining that proud tradition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend the Salt Lick for its participation in Bar-B-Quesday and extend sincere best wishes to the business for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Salt Lick as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Isaac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1782 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House