SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 952

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Clear Channel Communications Buffalo Barbeque Battle 2007 as a Texas State Barbeque Championship competition; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the nationally recognized Clear Channel Communications and participating sponsors, the third annual Buffalo Barbeque Battle will be held in Lubbock at Buffalo Springs Lake on August 17 through August 18; and

WHEREAS, The Clear Channel Communications Buffalo Barbeque Battle was first held in 2005 with 83 participating cook-off teams preparing brisket, chicken, and ribs; and

WHEREAS, The first cook-off was a great community success and is considered by its sanctioning agent, the International Barbecue Cookers Association, to be the largest barbeque cook-off event in the Texas Panhandle; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbeque, and the Clear Channel Communications Buffalo Barbeque Battle team cookers provide superior cuisine that satisfies the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby declare the Clear Channel Communications Buffalo Barbeque Battle 2007 a Texas State Barbeque Championship competition and extend best wishes to all associated with the event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this special occasion as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 2, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate