SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Downtown McKinney Association and the downtown 
property owners on the occasion of "The Best Little BBQ Fest in 
Texas"; and
	WHEREAS, The event will be held in McKinney on October 18 
and 19, 2003; the first sanctioned pork championship competition 
in our state, the event has earned the title of the "Official Pork 
BBQ Championship in Texas"; and
	WHEREAS, The festival will benefit the Mike Modano 
Foundation; a member of the Dallas Stars hockey team, Mike Modano 
is building a house for at-risk infants and toddlers at the new 
Jonathan's Place complex in Garland; and
	WHEREAS, Since the "Best Little BBQ Fest in Texas" is a 
sanctioned pork championship competition, winners at the event 
qualify for the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championship to be 
held in the spring of 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Barbecue holds a revered place in Texas cuisine, 
and the McKinney fest will bring together a host of talented 
cooks who will prepare a number of barbecue delicacies; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Downtown McKinney 
Association and the downtown property owners for hosting this 
first-rate competition and extend best wishes for a successful 
"Best Little BBQ Fest in Texas"; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of this event. 
                                                                         Shapiro




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate