SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the annual Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair and Barbecue
Cook-off; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the Hillsboro Main Street Program, this
annual fair in downtown Hillsboro includes entertainment, arts
and crafts, and horseshoe and washer tournaments in addition to
the barbecue cook-off; and
WHEREAS, The barbecue cook-off is a Texas State Barbecue
Championship competition, and its winner will qualify for the
American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Missouri, and for
other prestigious cook-offs; the event is sanctioned by the
International Barbeque Cookers Association and annually draws
over 5,000 people in attendance; and
WHEREAS, The proceeds from this outstanding event benefit
the Hillsboro Main Street Program, which began in 1981 as one of
the original five Texas Main Street programs; Hillsboro Main
Street is dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown
Hillsboro commercial district using the program's four point
approach, which incorporates design, organization, promotion,
and economic restructuring; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Hillsboro
Main Street Program for its continued support of historic
preservation in downtown Hillsboro and extend best wishes for a
successful and memorable Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Hillsboro Main Street Program as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate