SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 165 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the 2013 Bucks and BBQ Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and WHEREAS, This exceptional event is being held March 8 and 9, 2013, in San Antonio, and it is sponsored by the Texas Trophy Hunters Association, which is noted for its efforts to promote and protect the proud hunting heritage of Texas; and WHEREAS, Activities at the event include live Texas music and a jackpot wild game competition, and the barbecue cook-off is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association; participants and attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable items for a food drive that will benefit the San Antonio Food Bank; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Texas Trophy Hunters Association Bucks and BBQ Cook-off has since its inception provided superior cuisine to satisfy the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Trophy Hunters Association on its exemplary work and extend to its members and all participants best wishes for a successful Bucks and BBQ Cook-off; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special occasion. Hegar ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate