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San Juan mayor proclaims May 27 “GW’s Barbecue Day”
Summary
Mayor Mario Gapsa formally recognized GW’s Barbecue for a state ranking and proclaimed May 27 as GW’s Barbecue Day; commissioners praised the restaurant’s contribution to the local economy and identity.
Mayor Mario Gapsa proclaimed May 27 as ‘‘GW’s Barbecue Day’’ during a San Juan City Commission meeting, recognizing GW’s Barbecue and owner George Watts for a recent state ranking and local contributions.
The proclamation text said the business had earned a place on a statewide list of top barbecue restaurants and called on citizens to join in honoring that recognition. The mayor read the formal resolution in the meeting record and closed the proclamation by urging community support for the restaurant.
The commission and meeting attendees praised the restaurant’s food and success in bringing recognition to San Juan. The mayor and commissioners thanked the owner and staff; a commissioner noted the business’s growth from a food truck into a larger operation and said it had become a point of pride for the city.
The presentation concluded with a group photograph and brief remarks thanking the business for choosing San Juan.
