Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SR102: A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl
Status: In committee, January 20, 2026
A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl.
What the bill says
A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl.
From the introduced text, January 20, 2026:
A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl. WHEREAS, the members of the 91st General Assembly take great pride in recognizing individuals whose exemplary achievements bring national acclaim to themselves, their communities, and the state of Iowa; and WHEREAS, one such exceptional individual is Thyron Mathews of Oelwein, Iowa, who recently was a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl, hosted by celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Antonia Lofaso, and Maneet Chauhan; and WHEREAS, Thyron Mathews' love for cooking can be seen from his early childhood days, when he grew up cooking with his granddad and his mom and dad, sitting out back in the brick pit, barbecuing up tasty meats, and is especially known for his mop sauce and mopping technique; and WHEREAS, once Thyron Mathews graduated from high school he went on to play college football at Upper Iowa University and began cooking barbecue for his teammates, gaining him rave reviews; and WHEREAS, Thyron Mathews earned a degree in criminal justice and worked for the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, working his way up to jail administrator; and WHEREAS, what started out as a small catering LSB 5190XS (3) -1- nls/jm 1/2 S.R. business with his wife, Terrishane Mathews, has since …
Sponsors
- Charlie McClintock (R, 42) · primary sponsor
- Daniel Zumbach (R, 34)
Latest actions
- : Introduced, referred to Rules and Administration. S.J. 113 .
Subjects: resolutions-honorary, state fair, community attractions, food, television, resolutions
Common questions
- What is SR102?
- SR102 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl.
- What does SR102 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution honoring and congratulating barbecue chef and pitmaster Thyron Mathews for his appearance as a competitor on the reality television cooking competition BBQ Brawl.
- What is the status of SR102?
- In committee as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to Rules and Administration. S.J. 113 . (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR102?
- Charlie McClintock (R, 42), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR102?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SR+0102&ga=91
Source: official Iowa record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.