WHEREAS, Barbecue traditions have long served as an important part of California’s cultural heritage, bringing together families, friends, neighbors, and communities through cookouts, celebrations, festivals, and public gatherings; and

WHEREAS, California barbecue traditions have been influenced by generations of ranching, farming, outdoor cooking, and community-centered gatherings that reflect the diverse history of the state; and

WHEREAS, California’s barbecue culture has been shaped by Indigenous, Mexican, Spanish, African American, Asian American, and regional American culinary traditions that together contribute to the state’s unique food culture; and

WHEREAS, Community cookouts and barbecue gatherings continue to foster fellowship, hospitality, cultural exchange, and neighborhood connection among Californians of all backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, California pitmasters, chefs, restaurateurs, food vendors, ranchers, farmers, workers, neighbors, families, and small businesses all play an important role in preserving barbecue traditions, supporting local economies, fostering culinary innovation, and strengthening community connections across the state; and

WHEREAS, California’s barbecue traditions contribute to local economies by supporting restaurants, food vendors, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, and community events throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, The recognition of California BBQ Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the individuals, businesses, workers, and communities that help sustain and advance barbecue traditions throughout California; now, therefore, be it