83R19155 MGR-D By: Flynn H.R. No. 1434 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Canton Autumn Stroll Barbecue Cook-off takes place each year on the second weekend in October; and WHEREAS, This popular event is held in conjunction with the community's Autumn Stroll festivities and is sponsored by the City of Canton Main Street Program, which promotes historic preservation and economic development in the downtown area; and WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbecue Society as one of the organization's annual state cook-offs, the Autumn Stroll competition features talented chefs facing off against one another to produce the tastiest entries in such categories as brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken, beans, and salsa; and WHEREAS, The Canton Autumn Stroll Barbecue Cook-off offers spirited competition and some first-rate Texas-style cuisine while benefiting a worthwhile community initiative, and attendees are sure to enjoy a good time and good company at this highly anticipated get-together; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Canton Autumn Stroll Barbecue Cook-off and extend to all those associated with the gathering sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organizers of the cook-off as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.