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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each May, many South Texas residents and visitors |
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gather together for the City of Alamo Watermelon Festival and BBQ |
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Cook-off; and |
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WHEREAS, A Champions Barbecue Alliance sanctioned cook-off, |
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this much-anticipated event features talented local pit masters who |
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put their culinary skills to the test as they vie to produce the |
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tastiest entries in several different categories, including |
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chicken, pork ribs, and brisket; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to the barbecue competition, the |
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Watermelon Festival offers attendees a variety of family-friendly |
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activities, such as watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, |
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rides, live music performances, and food and craft vendors; and |
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WHEREAS, The City of Alamo Watermelon Festival and BBQ |
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Cook-off is a showcase for excellent barbecue and a popular |
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gathering for people of all ages, and it promises to be a source of |
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fond memories for all who attend; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the annual City of Alamo Watermelon |
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Festival and BBQ Cook-off and extend to the event's organizers and |
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participants sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable |
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experience. |
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Martinez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 676 was adopted by the House on April |
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23, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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