SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads in Uvalde as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional event is supported by Uvalde County, Briscoe Ranch, Incorporated, and the South Texas CattleWomen, and it is promoted by the Uvalde Festival and Events Association, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, The town of Uvalde has a long and storied history of barbecue cook-offs dating back to 1972; the community has been home to such notable personalities as Vice President John Nance Garner, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., National Football League star Vann McElroy, and actor Matthew McConaughey; and

WHEREAS, Proceeds from this outstanding event are donated each year to fund scholarships at Southwest Texas Junior College, a top 10 community college with four campuses serving 11 area counties; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and this event is sure to provide cuisine to satisfy the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the organizers and sponsors of the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads on their charitable efforts and extend to all those associated with the event best wishes for a memorable experience; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this exemplary event.

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate