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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Second Annual Cinco de Mayo BBQ Cook-Off and |
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Fiesta is taking place on May 6 and 7, 2011, in San Juan; and |
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WHEREAS, Presented by the San Juan Parks and Recreation |
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Board, the Cinco de Mayo Cook-Off and Fiesta is an International |
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Barbeque Cookers Association championship event; the occasion |
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features a festive combination of good music and good eating, with |
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proceeds underwriting the beneficial work of the San Juan Parks and |
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Recreation Board as well as scholarships for deserving area |
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students; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented barbecue chefs from throughout Texas are |
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facing off to see who can cook up the tastiest brisket, pork |
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spareribs, and chicken, with cash prizes going to the first-place |
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through fifth-place finishers in each category; in addition, the |
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get-together includes a fajita, beans, and pan de campo |
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competition, softball, kickball, and basketball tournaments, and |
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other fun activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The festival stage is playing host to an outstanding |
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lineup of talented school groups, authentic Mariachi ensembles, and |
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more; and |
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WHEREAS, An exciting time for young and old alike, the Cinco |
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de Mayo BBQ Cook-Off and Fiesta has become a much-anticipated |
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gathering for residents of South Texas, and this popular |
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celebration of Texas-style food and music is indeed deserving of |
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special recognition; 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 Second Annual Cinco de Mayo BBQ |
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Cook-Off and Fiesta and extend sincere best wishes to the event's |
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participants and organizers for an enjoyable and rewarding |
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experience. |