SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692
Annual Cookoff; and
WHEREAS, This special yearly event takes place on the third
weekend in March at Post 4692 in Bryan and attracts skilled
barbecue chefs from across the state; it is sanctioned by the
International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the
organization's annual state championship cook-offs; and
WHEREAS, Proceeds from the competition fund a wide range of
the post's community programs, including the Voice of Democracy
and Patriots Pen programs, which provide scholarships to area
middle and high school students; also benefiting from the event
is the Veterans Relief Fund, a program designed to help veterans
in need of monetary assistance; and
WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and
the Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 Annual
Cookoff is a long-standing tradition that provides good
fellowship and outstanding cuisine; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors and participants of the
Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 Annual Cookoff
and extend to all best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the post in honor of this special event.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate