H.R. No. 1513
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Second Annual Cinco de Mayo BBQ Cook-Off and
  Fiesta is taking place on May 6 and 7, 2011, in San Juan; and
         WHEREAS, Presented by the San Juan Parks and Recreation
  Board, the Cinco de Mayo Cook-Off and Fiesta is an International
  Barbeque Cookers Association championship event; the occasion
  features a festive combination of good music and good eating, with
  proceeds underwriting the beneficial work of the San Juan Parks and
  Recreation Board as well as scholarships for deserving area
  students; and
         WHEREAS, Talented barbecue chefs from throughout Texas are
  facing off to see who can cook up the tastiest brisket, pork
  spareribs, and chicken, with cash prizes going to the first-place
  through fifth-place finishers in each category; in addition, the
  get-together includes a fajita, beans, and pan de campo
  competition, softball, kickball, and basketball tournaments, and
  other fun activities; and
         WHEREAS, The festival stage is playing host to an outstanding
  lineup of talented school groups, authentic Mariachi ensembles, and
  more; and
         WHEREAS, An exciting time for young and old alike, the Cinco
  de Mayo BBQ Cook-Off and Fiesta has become a much-anticipated
  gathering for residents of South Texas, and this popular
  celebration of Texas-style food and music is indeed deserving of
  special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the Second Annual Cinco de Mayo BBQ
  Cook-Off and Fiesta and extend sincere best wishes to the event's
  participants and organizers for an enjoyable and rewarding
  experience.
 
  Martinez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1513 was adopted by the House on May
  5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House