H.R. No. 24 is a resolution honoring the memory of John Brotherton, a renowned pitmaster from Texas who passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 49. A native of Liberty, Texas, Brotherton developed a passion for cooking and barbecue early in his career, which led him to establish the Hall of Flame food truck in Pflugerville in 2011. He later partnered with Jay Yates to open Curly's Carolina, TX, and founded Brotherton Barbecue in 2015. His culinary talents culminated in the creation of Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in 2017, which gained recognition on several prestigious barbecue lists, including Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" in 2021.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to Brotherton's family, including his wife Brenda and son Braeden, and acknowledges his contributions to the culinary community and the warmth he shared with those around him. It concludes with a commitment to prepare an official copy of the resolution for his family and to adjourn in his memory. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on March 6, 2025.