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 began with the Hall of Flame food truck in Pflugerville in 2011. He later co-founded Curly's Carolina, TX, and established Brotherton Barbecue in 2015, eventually merging with Black Iron Eats to create Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in 2017. Under his leadership, the restaurant gained recognition, including a spot on Texas Monthly's "50 Best BBQ Joints" list 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.