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IL HR0207

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Terri Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the City of Murphysboro as the BBQ Capital of Illinois
  • Recognizes Murphysboro's 75+ year culture of barbecue, including the annual "Praise the Lard" BBQ Cook-Off sanctioned by the Memphis Barbeque Network and Kansas City Barbeque Society
  • Honors notable Murphysboro BBQ restaurateurs Mike Mills ("The Legend") and Pat Burke, both members of the Barbeque Hall of Fame
  • Acknowledges Pat Burke's 185 grand championship wins from over 255 competitions and Mike Mills' 4 World Championships and 3 Grand World Championships at Memphis in May
  • Recognizes the economic development contributions of Murphysboro's BBQ industry to the city and State of Illinois

Legislative Description

MURPHYSBORO - BBQ CAPITOL

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Tourism & Conventions3/23/2015
Rules3/3/2015

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