SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Best of the Basin BBQ Championship as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and

WHEREAS, This exciting new annual event is being held March 22 and 23, 2013, in Midland and is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society; it is the first cook-off in West Texas to be endorsed by the society, which is the nation's largest barbecue sanctioning body; and

WHEREAS, Proceeds from the Best of the Basin BBQ Championship will go to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Midland; this exemplary organization, which is also a sponsor of the event, plays a vital role in the community by providing inspiration, guidance, and stability to more than 700 children each year; and

WHEREAS, The championship will feature cooks from across the country, notably from the hit television show BBQ Pitmasters; among the scheduled events are the Friday Night Ribeye Throwdown and judging and the primary competition in the barbecue categories of brisket, ribs, chicken, pork, and people's choice on Saturday; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Best of the Basin BBQ Championship 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 sponsors and participants in the Best of the Basin BBQ Championship 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.

Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate