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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Each May, many South Texas residents and visitors |
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| 6 | 7 | | gather together for the City of Alamo Watermelon Festival and BBQ |
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| 7 | 8 | | Cook-off; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, A Champions Barbecue Alliance sanctioned cook-off, |
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| 9 | 10 | | this much-anticipated event features talented local pit masters who |
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| 10 | 11 | | put their culinary skills to the test as they vie to produce the |
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| 11 | 12 | | tastiest entries in several different categories, including |
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| 12 | 13 | | chicken, pork ribs, and brisket; and |
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| 13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, In addition to the barbecue competition, the |
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| 14 | 15 | | Watermelon Festival offers attendees a variety of family-friendly |
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| 15 | 16 | | activities, such as watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, |
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| 16 | 17 | | rides, live music performances, and food and craft vendors; and |
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| 17 | 18 | | WHEREAS, The City of Alamo Watermelon Festival and BBQ |
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| 18 | 19 | | Cook-off is a showcase for excellent barbecue and a popular |
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| 19 | 20 | | gathering for people of all ages, and it promises to be a source of |
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| 20 | 21 | | fond memories for all who attend; now, therefore, be it |
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| 21 | 22 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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| 22 | 23 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the annual City of Alamo Watermelon |
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| 23 | 24 | | Festival and BBQ Cook-off and extend to the event's organizers and |
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| 24 | 25 | | participants sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable |
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| 25 | 26 | | experience. |
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