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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The annual Rio Fest BBQ Showdown takes place each |
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| 6 | 7 | | year in Rio Grande City; and |
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| 7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and |
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| 8 | 9 | | over the years, the competitors in Texas barbecue cook-offs have |
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| 9 | 10 | | provided superior cuisine, satisfying the most discriminating of |
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| 10 | 11 | | palates; and |
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| 11 | 12 | | WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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| 12 | 13 | | sanctioned state championship event, the Rio Fest BBQ Showdown |
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| 13 | 14 | | features highly skilled pit masters putting their talents to the |
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| 14 | 15 | | test as they vie to produce the tastiest entries in several |
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| 15 | 16 | | different categories; along with great food and spirited |
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| 16 | 17 | | competition, attendees can also enjoy live music, a car show, and a |
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| 17 | 18 | | carnival; and |
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| 18 | 19 | | WHEREAS, A fun-filled event for individuals of all ages, the |
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| 19 | 20 | | Rio Fest BBQ Showdown is a popular celebration of Texas-style food |
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| 20 | 21 | | that is all the more special for helping to brighten the holiday |
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| 21 | 22 | | season for young people in the local area; now, therefore, be it |
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| 22 | 23 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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| 23 | 24 | | Legislature hereby recognize Rio Fest BBQ Showdown and extend |
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| 24 | 25 | | sincere best wishes to the event's organizers and participants for |
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| 25 | 26 | | an enjoyable and rewarding experience. |
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