SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 418

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the 2013 Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and

WHEREAS, The first Frontier Fiesta took place in 1939, and the celebration is the oldest tradition on the University of Houston's main campus; a section of the university is set aside and transformed into a fully functional town known as Fiesta City, where for three days each year, such activities as variety shows, cultural and educational performances, carnival booths, and historical exhibits serve to bring the university and Houston communities together; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional student-led event draws a crowd of more than 30,000 people each year and is sponsored by the university's Frontier Fiesta Association; during the fiesta, the much-anticipated barbecue competition takes place, and proceeds from the cook-off benefit the association's scholarship fund; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off has established a tradition of providing superior cuisine that satisfies the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the 2013 Frontier Fiesta BBQ Cook-Off and extend to them best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate