SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Freeport Host Lions Club 2013 Fishing Fiesta Barbecue Cook-off, which is being held July 5 and 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Fishing Fiesta is held annually by the Freeport Host Lions Club over the Fourth of July holiday and has for several years included a barbecue cook-off sanctioned by the Texas Gulf Coast BBQ Cookers Association; the event has continued to grow and has become a major fund-raiser for the club; and

WHEREAS, The money raised from the annual event enables the Freeport Host Lions Club to provide eye examinations and glasses for children in Freeport, to support organizations such as Military Moms from Brazoria County and the Brazosport High School Orchestra, and to fund scholarships for Brazosport High School seniors; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the barbecue cook-off, Fishing Fiesta offers many fun-filled activities for the whole family to enjoy, including washer and horseshoe tournaments, a children's hamburger cook-off, and a queen contest; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Freeport Host Lions Club Fishing Fiesta Barbecue Cook-off is certain to provide superior cuisine to satisfy the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize the 2013 Fishing Fiesta Barbecue Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition and extend to the Freeport Host Lions Club best wishes for a successful fund-raising event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organizers of the Freeport Host Lions Club Fishing Fiesta Barbecue Cook-off as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 5, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate