SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 562

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook-Off in Bishop; and

WHEREAS, Held in conjunction with the city's other Wild Horse Desert Round-Up festivities, the cook-off is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual state cook-offs, and it features lively competition and good eating; skilled pit masters put their talents to the test as they vie to produce the tastiest smoked meats, with cash prizes going to the top finishers; and

WHEREAS, This highly anticipated get-together has taken place each year since 2010 and offers area residents and visitors alike an opportunity to sample some excellent food while supporting a worthy cause; proceeds are used to fund the Bishop Chamber of Commerce scholarship program, which benefits deserving seniors at Bishop High School; and

WHEREAS, A fun-filled event for people of all ages, the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook-Off has become a popular celebration of Texas-style food and is all the more special for the scholarship assistance it provides to local students seeking to further their education; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commemorate the Wild Horse Desert Round-Up BBQ Cook-Off and extend sincere best wishes to the event's participants and organizers for an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate