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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads in Uvalde |
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as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional event is supported by Uvalde |
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County, Briscoe Ranch, Incorporated, and the South Texas |
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CattleWomen, and it is promoted by the Uvalde Festival and Events |
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Association, Incorporated; and |
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WHEREAS, The town of Uvalde has a long and storied history |
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of barbecue cook-offs dating back to 1972; the community has been |
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home to such notable personalities as Vice President John Nance |
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Garner, Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., National Football League |
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star Vann McElroy, and actor Matthew McConaughey; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds from this outstanding event are donated |
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each year to fund scholarships at Southwest Texas Junior College, |
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a top 10 community college with four campuses serving 11 area |
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counties; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and |
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this event is sure to provide cuisine to satisfy the most |
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discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the organizers and sponsors of the |
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Briscoe Ranch Cook-off at the Crossroads on their charitable |
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efforts and extend to all those associated with the event best |
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wishes for a memorable experience; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of this exemplary event. |
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Uresti |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 12, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |