H.R. No. 2011 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The first annual Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle BBQ Cook-off is taking place in Pettus on June 30 and July 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance as one of the organization's state championship cookoffs, this much-anticipated event attracts talented chefs from across Texas and beyond; these highly skilled pitmasters put their culinary abilities to the test as they vie to produce the tastiest entries in several different categories; and WHEREAS, The event's grand champion will receive an invitation to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue contest as well as an opportunity to compete at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition; and WHEREAS, The Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle BBQ Cook-off raises funds for the Pettus Tuleta Volunteer Fire Department, a nonprofit organization serving area communities; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle BBQ Cook-off is sure to offer everyone in attendance the chance to enjoy good food and good times while supporting a worthy cause; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle BBQ Cook-off and extend to the organizers, contestants, and attendees sincere best wishes for a fun and successful event. Lozano ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2011 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House