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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The annual Raymondville Police Department Cops for |
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Tots Cook Off takes place each year in the City of Raymondville; and |
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WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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championship event, the Cops for Tots Cook Off features highly |
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skilled pit masters putting their talents to the test as they vie to |
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produce the tastiest entries in several different categories; along |
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with great food and spirited competition, attendees can also enjoy |
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live music, a car and motorcycle show, and a carnival; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds from this much-anticipated annual |
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gathering go toward the purchase of Christmas gifts for |
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underprivileged children; since its founding in 2010, the Cops for |
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Tots Cook Off has raised more than $8,500 and provided presents to |
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thousands of boys and girls in Willacy County; and |
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WHEREAS, A fun-filled event for individuals of all ages, the |
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Raymondville Police Department Cops for Tots Cook Off is a popular |
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celebration of Texas-style food that is all the more special for |
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helping to brighten the holiday season for young people in the local |
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area; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Raymondville Police Department |
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Cops for Tots Cook Off and extend sincere best wishes to the event's |
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organizers and participants for an enjoyable and rewarding |
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experience. |