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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The second annual Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cookoff |
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is taking place in McLennan County on May 24 and 25, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, This much-anticipated community event raises funds |
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to support a scholarship in memory of Cody Dragoo, a West volunteer |
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firefighter who was killed in the April 2013 fertilizer plant |
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explosion; the scholarship funds are awarded to one or more West |
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High School students studying agriculture, the field in which |
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Mr. Dragoo was employed; and |
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WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association |
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sanctioned championship cook-off, the event attracts talented |
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chefs from across the state; these highly skilled pit masters put |
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their culinary abilities to the test as they vie to produce the |
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tastiest entries in several different categories; guests have the |
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opportunity to sample a variety of smoked meats while enjoying a |
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fun, family-oriented day that will also include a car show in |
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downtown West; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans are renowned for their love of barbecue, and |
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the Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ Cookoff is sure to offer everyone in |
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attendance the chance to enjoy exceptional cuisine, entertainment, |
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and Central Texas hospitality while supporting a worthwhile cause; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2019 Cody Dragoo Memorial BBQ |
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Cookoff and extend to its organizers, participants, and attendees |
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sincere best wishes for a fun and rewarding event. |