Bill Text: TX SR481 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q for being designated as a Tyler Historic Landmark.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-25 - Reported enrolled [SR481 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR481-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481
WHEREAS, Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q in Tyler was
designated as a Tyler Historic Landmark by the Tyler Historical
Preservation Board in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Founded by J. D. Stanley in 1958, Stanley's is one
of the oldest family-owned barbecue restaurants in Tyler;
currently, the business is owned by Nick and Jen Pencis, who took
over in 2006 after Mr. Stanley's passing; under the couple's able
leadership, the restaurant was expanded in 2013 to increase the
cooking and seating capacity and add a full-service bar; the
restaurant also features weekly live music; and
WHEREAS, Among its many accolades, Stanley's has been named
"One of the Best BBQ Joints in the World" by Texas Monthly; the
eatery has also been featured in BBQ Joints: Stories and Secret
Recipes from the Barbeque Belt by David Gelin and The Prophets of
Smoked Meat by Daniel Vaughn; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of more than six decades,
Stanley's has gained a loyal following, and this treasured
institution is indeed deserving of recognition for its rich
history of service to the Tyler community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize Stanley's Famous Pit Bar-B-Q on
its designation as a Tyler Historic Landmark by the Tyler
Historical Preservation Board and extend to all those associated
with the establishment sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the restaurant as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate