SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 645 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the 15th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Barbecue Cook-off; and WHEREAS, The cook-off is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual state cook-offs, and this year's event is being held in Midland on October 10, 2015, with proceeds benefiting Gifts of Hope, Hope House, and the Look Good Feel Good Shop; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the cook-off's history, more than $433,750 has been raised to provide support and comfort to cancer patients across West Texas; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue and chili, and the 15th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Barbecue Cook-off 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, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of the 15th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Barbecue 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. Seliger ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate