TITLE: Recognizing the Pitmasters barbecue team from Temple High School for placing in a national championship.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Pitmasters barbecue team from Temple High School for placing in a national championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Pitmasters barbecue team from Temple High School captured second place at the National High School BBQ Association National Championship in Hutto on June 19, 2023; and WHEREAS, Guided by coaches Joe and Allison Medrano, members William Hardin, Erandy Perez, Anthony Rangel, Jordan Magana, and Reece Medrano won the title of reserve champion in their first competition back in December 2022 and secured their spot in the national contest at the state championship in May 2023; and WHEREAS, In addition to finishing second overall in the national contest, the Pitmasters placed first in the pork shoulder category and earned fourth-and fifth-place honors for their chicken and their steak fajita tacos; and WHEREAS, With their exceptional showing at the national championship, these fine young Texans have brought credit to their school, and they may take justifiable pride in the skill and dedication they have demonstrated; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Pitmasters barbecue team on its second-place finish at the National High School BBQ Association National Championship and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Flores President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 27, 2023.