[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 146 (Tuesday, October 6, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIED AND TRUE TRADITION: TEXAS BARBECUE

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2015

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, barbecue is among the great traditions 
of Texas. Texans are passionate about their favorite barbecue as they 
are about football and politics. I've heard barbeque, football, and 
politics should not be brought up in mixed company. All three are 
contact sports here.
  We take our barbecue seriously, and we know we smoke it the best way. 
Folks are known to plan road trips across the state to remedy a 
hankering for barbecue at legendary joints, like Louie Miller Barbecue 
in Taylor, Black's Barbecue in Lockhart, or City Market in Luling. 
Let's not forget one of the world's best barbecue cook-offs is held 
every year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
  Folks ask me all the time, ``Where do you go for good Texas 
barbecue?''
  My choice, hands down, is located practically in my backyard--Tin 
Roof BBQ in Atascocita. There are few places I would rather be than 
sidled up to a table at Tin Roof, catching up on local conversations 
with neighbors and enjoying authentic Texas barbecue.
  Tin Roof has been a staple in our community for 14 years, and over 
the years, I've eaten there so often that I consider the owners, Ronnie 
and Nancy Webber, to be friends. Ronnie and Nancy decided to open Tin 
Roof soon after Ronnie retired from the Houston Police Department. Not 
content with retirement, they purchased a historic home, located close 
to Memorial Park, which was used during World War II to house military 
personnel at Camp Logan. A developer was going to tear it down until 
the Webbers saved it. They moved the structure to Atascocita and 
outfitted it in Texas-themed decor.
  The restaurant has grown from the original house with several 
additions, including a Texas-sized covered deck. On a typical Saturday 
night, folks fill the place to sample delicious, homemade cooking, from 
Texas' best barbecue to side dishes made from scratch. Of course, 
there's Ronnie's delicious homemade sauce, sweet tea, and live music.
  Family-owned restaurants, like Tin Roof, are the heart of our 
community. Ronnie and Nancy are deeply rooted here, and it shows. They 
give back whenever they can. They provide food, friendship, and support 
for a number of neighborhood organizations, area schools, and our local 
law enforcement officers. Recently, they participated in a charity 
cook-off to help the Banded Brigade Outdoors, an organization that 
provides morale-boosting events, such as hunting, fishing, and target 
shooting, for those who have served our great country.
  Many love barbecue for its taste. Aficionados love it for its craft. 
Texans love it for its tradition, steeped in community with friends and 
family gathered around a picnic table, making memories. This weekend 
grab the family and head to the nearest Texas barbecue joint. Just be 
careful if you mix it with football and politics.
  And that's just the way it is--y'all.

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