SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 261

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Star Fest Cookoff, which is taking place March 22 and 23, 2019, at Riverside Park in Brownwood; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding event is sponsored by the Santana Eastern Star Chapter 247, and it is sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbecue Society as one of the organization's state championship cook-offs; and

WHEREAS, The cook-off offers prizes in several categories and also features a fishing tournament for kids, and proceeds from the event provide funding for scholarship programs; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Star Fest Cookoff is sure to provide outstanding cuisine to satisfy the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors of and participants in the Star Fest Cookoff and extend to them best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further

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

Buckingham

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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