RESOLUTION NO. 010696

Declaring May 3, 2001, as Winslows City Market Barbecue Day.

WHEREAS, Don Winslow, Sr., purchased Winslows City Market Smokehouse Barbecue Restaurant from John Mulvihill in 1981, for whom his son, Don, Jr., had worked since the barbecues inception; and

WHEREAS, the process features a traditional, slow smoked history cooking system featuring a custom-engineered brick pit designed and built by Don Winslow, Jr., and his team of BBQ professionals; and

WHEREAS, City Market Barbecue is located in the heart of Kansas City and has been serving Kansas Citians award winning, mouth-watering barbecue for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Winslows features a 300-seat patio, spotlighting live entertainment throughout the summer; and

WHEREAS, Winslows City Market Barbecue features a number of signature sauces including their original and the new River Quay Red Sauce; and

WHEREAS, the Winslow Family has been operating the barbecue for over 18 years and as a continually operating barbecue is celebrating its 30th anniversary during May, which is National Barbecue Month; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE I T RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby declare May 3, 2001, as Winslows City Market Barbecue Day; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to the Winslow Family with the appreciation of the Mayor, Council and citizens of Kansas City for their hard work and dedication to the City Market and for producing some of the best barbecue in Kansas City.

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