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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Battle of Medina BBQ Cook-Off Event is taking |
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place on May 3 and 4, 2013, in Bexar County; and |
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WHEREAS, This much-anticipated gathering honors the rich |
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heritage of the Lone Star State and is named in honor of the 1813 |
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battle fought in the local area, which was an early chapter in the |
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struggle for Texas independence; the cook-off is sponsored by the |
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descendants of the Losoya family and takes place on property that |
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was part of a land grant that the family received from the Spanish |
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government; and |
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WHEREAS, Drawing contestants from across the state, the |
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Battle of Medina BBQ Cook-Off is an International Barbeque Cookers |
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Association championship competition, with skilled pit masters |
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striving to produce the tastiest fare in several different |
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categories; and |
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WHEREAS, Revenue from the cook-off will go to nonprofit |
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organizations in the local community and to El Carmen Cemetery at |
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Our Lady of Mount Carmen Catholic Church, where a number of the |
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soldiers who perished in the battle were laid to rest; and |
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WHEREAS, This worthwhile benefit promises good food and |
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spirited culinary competition, and it is sure to be enjoyed by all |
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those who attend; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2013 Battle of Medina BBQ |
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Cook-Off Event and extend sincere best wishes to its sponsors and |
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participants for a successful and memorable get-together. |