H.R. No. 1973
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association
Barbecue Cook-off offers participants an opportunity to enjoy good
times and good eating while also helping to provide scholarships to
deserving area students; and
WHEREAS, This Lone Star Barbecue Society championship event
features an outstanding lineup of talented cooks who put their
meat-smoking skills to the test as they strive to prepare the
tastiest fare in the competition; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from the cook-off benefit Scholarship
Fest, which supports the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals
Association's mission to encourage, instruct, and promote the
education of youth in the county; through the charitable efforts of
this exemplary nonprofit, more than $250,000 in scholarship funds
has been awarded to local high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, With their many years of experience in hosting the
Gillespie County Fair and other activities, the dedicated
volunteers of the fair association are well versed in providing
quality entertainment, and the barbecue cook-off is sure to be a fun
and festive gathering that will be a source of fond memories for all
who participate; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Gillespie County Fair and
Festivals Association Barbecue Cook-off and extend sincere best
wishes to all those in attendance for an enjoyable and rewarding
event.
Miller of Comal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1973 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House