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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. |