SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
WHEREAS, The Red River BBQ Battle is taking place on
October 28 and 29, 2011, at the historic Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds
in Vernon; and
WHEREAS, Now in its second year, the popular event draws
large numbers of participants to Vernon on the last weekend in
October and is already regarded by many as a premier Texas
cook-off; and
WHEREAS, The Red River BBQ Battle is sanctioned by the Lone
Star Barbecue Society and is a Texas State Barbecue Championship
competition that features a top-notch lineup of pit masters
competing to determine who makes the tastiest Texas barbecue in
the region; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the
cook-off also serves as a fund-raiser for the chamber's many good
works; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the competition, the occasion
includes a concert and provides area residents and visitors alike
with plenty of options for enjoying the autumn weekend; and
WHEREAS, The organizers of the Red River BBQ Battle have
created a highly anticipated community tradition that serves up a
Texas-sized helping of fun and entertainment to all who attend;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2011 Red
River BBQ Battle in Vernon and extend sincere best wishes to the
event's organizers, contestants, and attendees for a successful
and enjoyable cook-off; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate this special event.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 6, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate