SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads in Uvalde
as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional event is supported by Uvalde
County, Briscoe Ranch, Incorporated, and the South Texas
CattleWomen, and it is promoted by the Uvalde Festival and Events
Association, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, The town of Uvalde has a long and storied history
of barbecue cook-offs dating back to 1972; the community has been
home to such notable personalities as Vice President John Nance
Garner, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., National Football League
star Vann McElroy, and actor Matthew McConaughey; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from this outstanding event are donated
each year to fund scholarships at Southwest Texas Junior College,
a top 10 community college with four campuses serving 11 area
counties; and
WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and
this event is sure to provide 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 organizers and sponsors of the
Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads on their charitable
efforts and extend to all those associated with the event best
wishes for a memorable experience; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this exemplary event.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate