SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 487 WHEREAS, The Bexar County Junior Livestock Show BBQ Cook-off is taking place on April 24 and 25, 2015, in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association, the cook-off serves as a showcase for Texas-style cuisine as entrants vie to produce the tastiest brisket, pork spare ribs, and chicken, as well as other meats and side dishes; cash prizes are awarded to the top-finishing pit masters, and attendees can also enjoy live music, a car show, auctions, and arts and crafts; and WHEREAS, Proceeds from the event benefit the Build a Barn and Scholarship Fund administered by the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show, a nonprofit organization committed to youth development; for more than 50 years, the group's volunteers have promoted education in the agricultural sciences by sponsoring livestock programs, livestock and land judging activities, and projects related to agricultural mechanics and food and nutrition; these dedicated individuals also devote numerous hours to raising scholarship funds to benefit young Texans who have demonstrated outstanding community service and enthusiasm for agricultural studies; and WHEREAS, The Bexar County Junior Livestock Show is providing participants with opportunities to learn lifelong skills and values, and special recognition is owed to the men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure its success; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby honor the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and its annual barbecue cook-off event and commend all those associated with the group for their immeasurable contributions to the community and to the young people of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Uresti ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate