TITLE: Commending The Salt Lick in Driftwood for participating in Bar-B-Quesday at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Commending The Salt Lick in Driftwood for participating in Bar-B-Quesday at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Salt Lick in Driftwood brought its savory specialties to the State Capitol during the 84th Legislative Session as one of the featured restaurants for "Bar-B-Quesday"; and WHEREAS, Hosted on Tuesdays by State Representative Jason Isaac, this popular event provides a showcase for some of the finest barbecue establishments from House District 45; and WHEREAS, The Salt Lick got its start in 1967, when Thurman Roberts, a third-generation resident of Driftwood, began following his grandmother's recipe and slow-cooking barbecue over coals and offering it for sale each weekend; his brisket, sausage, turkey, and pork and beef ribs proved such a hit that the operation soon developed into a full-time restaurant; today, The Salt Lick is run by Thurman's son, Scott, and it draws thousands of customers each week, not only at the original Driftwood location but also at its outlets in Round Rock, Austin, and Oklahoma City; and WHEREAS, Texas barbecue is renowned across the nation and around the world, and this proud culinary tradition is maintained and enriched by outstanding Central Texas businesses such as The Salt Lick; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend The Salt Lick for its participation in Bar-B-Quesday and extend sincere best wishes to Scott Roberts and his staff 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. 2803 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House