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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The annual Texas Department of Public Safety |
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Foundation BBQ Cook-Off is taking place in Midland on March 22 and |
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23, 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, This much-anticipated event is sanctioned by the |
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International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the |
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organization's annual state championship cook-offs; the contest |
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draws accomplished pitmasters from across Texas who strive to |
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create the tastiest dishes in several different categories; |
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attendees enjoy a fun, family-oriented atmosphere along with great |
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food and spirited competition; and |
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WHEREAS, Proceeds from the cook-off will benefit the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety Foundation, a nonprofit organization |
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that supports DPS officers and employees through educational |
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advancement, service recognition, community connections, financial |
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assistance, and professional development; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation BBQ |
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Cook-Off is a fitting celebration of the smoked delicacies that are |
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such an integral part of Texas culture, and it promises to be a |
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source of fond memories for all who attend; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2024 Texas Department of |
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Public Safety Foundation BBQ Cook-Off and extend to the organizers |
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and participants sincere best wishes for a fun and successful |
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event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |