R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Georgetown Barbecue Cookoff, which has become a

 1-2     part of that renowned city's annual Fourth of July celebration, is

 1-3     the premier event of its kind in the State of Texas; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Sertoma Club, the Georgetown

 1-5     Barbecue Cookoff is held on the banks of the San Gabriel River, and

 1-6     the site's quiet beauty is an ideal place for contestants and

 1-7     attendees to congregate; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The 1997 cookoff is sanctioned by the Central Texas

 1-9     Barbecue Association, and will feature some of the state's finest

1-10     barbecue cooks, each of whom has a unique approach to the

1-11     preparation of this delectable foodstuff; and

1-12           WHEREAS, In addition to the cookoff, other events that will

1-13     take place at the Georgetown Fourth of July gala are an

1-14     antique/classic car show, a plastic duck race on the river, a

1-15     fishing derby, and a spectacular fireworks display; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Few culinary creations are more closely associated

1-17     with the State of Texas than is barbecue, and it is indeed

1-18     appropriate that the Georgetown Barbecue Cookoff be given special

1-19     legislative recognition for its promotion of this vital aspect of

1-20     our state's cultural heritage; now, therefore, be it

1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-22     Legislature hereby recognize the Georgetown Barbecue Cookoff as a

1-23     Texas Championship Barbecue Cookoff and commend its loyal

1-24     organizers and participants, whose vital contributions and interest

 2-1     in the event each year have molded the Georgetown Barbecue Cookoff

 2-2     into the finest of its kind in the Lone Star State.

                                                                      Krusee

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1190 was adopted by the House on May

         30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House