Bill Text: TX HR24 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-19 - Referred to Local & Consent Calendars [HR24 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-HR24-Introduced.html
| 89R2025 AMB-D | ||
| By: Cole | H.R. No. 24 | |
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| WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an iconic pitmaster with the | ||
| passing of John Brotherton on January 15, 2024, at the age of 49; | ||
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| 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. | ||
