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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The annual Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff presented by |
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the Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club offers residents and visitors the |
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opportunity to sample some great barbecue while benefiting a worthy |
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cause; and |
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WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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sanctioned event, the Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff is a festive |
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combination of food, music, and lively competition; proceeds from |
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the contest are contributed to the Lions Club Sight Programs, to the |
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Texas Lions Camp, which provides camping experiences at no charge |
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to children with medical conditions, and to a scholarship fund for |
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local youth; and |
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WHEREAS, The event features talented barbecue chefs from |
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across the state who match their skills in preparing the tastiest |
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fajitas, pan de campo, beans, and margaritas; cash prizes are |
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awarded to the first-place through eighth-place finishers in each |
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category, as contestants vie for a share of thousands of dollars in |
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total winnings; and |
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WHEREAS, An exciting time for young and old alike, the Q'ing |
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for Vision BBQ Cookoff is a much-anticipated gathering for |
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residents of South Texas, and this special celebration of Lone |
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Star-style food and music is indeed deserving of special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the annual Weslaco Mid Valley Lions |
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Club Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff and extend to the cookoff's |
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organizers, participants, and guests sincere best wishes for an |
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enjoyable and memorable event. |