SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 256

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Heritage and Independence Celebration Association, Incorporated, and its annual "Happy Birthday Texas" event and cook-off; and

WHEREAS, The "Happy Birthday Texas" event includes 1836 battle reenactments, live entertainment, an art show, and the Texas Independence Cook-off; and

WHEREAS, The cook-off is sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association as one of the organization's state championship competitions, and it is held annually during the second week of March at the San Benito Fairgrounds in San Benito; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Heritage and Independence Celebration Association's annual event is held with the cooperation of the City of San Benito, the San Benito Economic Development Corporation, the San Benito school district, and Texas Humanities, who all contribute toward making it a bigger and better event each year; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the sponsor and organizers of the Texas Heritage and Independence Celebration Association's annual "Happy Birthday Texas" event and Texas Independence Cook-off and extend to them best wishes for a successful and memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate