SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the annual Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off; and

WHEREAS, The Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off is held the first weekend of May at the Covington Volunteer Fire Station and attracts participants from across the region; and

WHEREAS, This highly anticipated annual event is sponsored by the Covington Volunteer Fire Department and is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual state cook-offs; and

WHEREAS, Proceeds from the competition benefit the Covington Volunteer Fire Department and provide for training, protective equipment, and equipment maintenance, all of which allow fire department members to better serve the community; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their affinity for barbecue and for their competitive spirit, and the Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off provides visitors with the opportunity to sample the wares of some of the best chefs in the state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the sponsors of and the participants in the annual Covington Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-off on their hard work and dedication 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 event.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 20, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate