SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 712
WHEREAS, The first annual DPS Troopers Foundation Burn and
Turn BBQ Cook-Off is taking place in Poteet on October 7, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance as
one of the organization's state championship cook-offs, 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 a chance to compete at the Jack Daniel's World
Championship Invitational Barbecue competition; and
WHEREAS, The DPS Troopers Foundation is a nonprofit
organization that supports DPS Officers Association members
through education and training, emergency financial assistance,
and scholarships for qualifying family members; the foundation
also provides benefits for survivors of DPS personnel, and it
donates to programs for at-risk youth; and
WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and
the DPS Troopers Foundation Burn and Turn BBQ Cook-Off is sure to
offer good food and good times to everyone in attendance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 2023 DPS Troopers Foundation
Burn and Turn BBQ Cook-Off and extend to the organizers,
contestants, and attendees sincere best wishes for a fun and
successful event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the DPS Troopers Foundation as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate