SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 575
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department BBQ
Cook-Off; and
WHEREAS, The annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department BBQ
Cook-Off is held the first weekend in October at Franklin
Volunteer Fire Station Number 2 and attracts participants from
all around; and
WHEREAS, This highly anticipated annual event is sponsored
by the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and is sanctioned by
the International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the
organization's annual state cook-offs; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from the competition benefit the
Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and provide for training,
protective equipment, and equipment maintenance, all of which
allow fire department members to better serve the community; and
WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their affinity for barbecue
and competition, and the annual Franklin Volunteer Fire
Department BBQ Cook-Off provides visitors with the opportunity
to sample the wares of some of the best chefs in the state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors of and the participants
in the annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-Off on
their hard work and dedication 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 exemplary event.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate