SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 418
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 2013 Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off as a Texas State
Barbecue Championship competition; and
WHEREAS, The first Frontier Fiesta took place in 1939, and
the celebration is the oldest tradition on the University of
Houston's main campus; a section of the university is set aside
and transformed into a fully functional town known as Fiesta
City, where for three days each year, such activities as variety
shows, cultural and educational performances, carnival booths,
and historical exhibits serve to bring the university and Houston
communities together; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional student-led event draws a crowd
of more than 30,000 people each year and is sponsored by the
university's Frontier Fiesta Association; during the fiesta, the
much-anticipated barbecue competition takes place, and proceeds
from the cook-off benefit the association's scholarship fund;
and
WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and
the Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off has established a tradition of
providing superior cuisine that satisfies the most
discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the 2013
Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off and extend to them best wishes for a
successful event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate