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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Red River BBQ Battle is taking place on October |
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28 and 29, 2011, at the historic Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds in Vernon; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Now in its second year, the popular event draws |
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large numbers of participants to Vernon on the last weekend in |
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October and is already regarded by many as a premier Texas cook-off; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Red River BBQ Battle is a Lone Star BBQ Society |
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championship event that features a top-notch lineup of pit masters |
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going head-to-head to determine who makes the tastiest Texas |
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barbecue in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the |
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cook-off also serves as a fund-raiser for the chamber's many good |
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works; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to the competition, the occasion |
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includes a concert and provides area residents and visitors alike |
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with plenty of options for enjoying the autumn weekend; and |
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WHEREAS, The organizers of the Red River BBQ Battle have |
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created a highly anticipated community tradition that serves up a |
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Texas-sized helping of fun and entertainment to all who attend; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 Red River BBQ Battle in |
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Vernon and extend sincere best wishes to the event's organizers, |
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contestants, and attendees for a successful and enjoyable cook-off. |
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Hardcastle |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 836 was adopted by the House on March |
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31, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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