H.R. No. 911 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook Off is taking place April 26 and 27, 2013, in Bishop; and WHEREAS, Held in conjunction with the city's other Wild Horse Desert Round-Up festivities, the cook-off is an International Barbeque Cookers Association championship event and features lively competition and good eating; skilled pit masters put their talents to the test as they vie to produce the tastiest smoked meats, with cash prizes going to the top finishers; and WHEREAS, This highly anticipated get-together has taken place each year since 2010 and offers area residents and visitors alike an opportunity to sample some great food while supporting a worthy cause; proceeds are used to fund the Bishop Chamber of Commerce scholarship program, which benefits deserving seniors at Bishop High School; and WHEREAS, A fun-filled event for people of all ages, the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook Off has become a popular celebration of Texas-style food and is all the more special for the scholarship assistance it provides to local students seeking to further their education; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook Off and extend sincere best wishes to the event's participants and organizers for an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 911 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House