SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 936

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Republic of Texas Independence Celebration, Incorporated, the San Angelo Civic Events Department, and the Tom Green County Historical Commission Concho Valley Chapter, the 2nd Annual Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration was held April 17 through 19, 2009; organizers and citizens alike look forward to the 3rd annual celebration, which will be held March 5 and 6, 2010; and

WHEREAS, This impressive celebration includes a music festival, a car show, a motorcycle rally, vendors of all kinds, and educational seminars about Texas history in addition to the official barbecue competition, which is sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding event drew more than 11,500 visitors to San Angelo and had the ninth-largest economic impact on the city of any event; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the cooks at this exemplary celebration have provided superior cuisine that satisfies the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of the annual Republic of Texas Independence Day Celebration Cook-off on their dedication and hard work and extend to them best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard 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 18, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate