SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 712

WHEREAS, The first annual DPS Troopers Foundation Burn and Turn BBQ Cook-Off is taking place in Poteet on October 7, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance as one of the organization's state championship cook-offs, this much-anticipated event attracts talented chefs from across Texas and beyond; these highly skilled pitmasters put their culinary abilities to the test as they vie to produce the tastiest entries in several different categories; and

WHEREAS, The event's grand champion will receive an invitation to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue contest as well as a chance to compete at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition; and

WHEREAS, The DPS Troopers Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports DPS Officers Association members through education and training, emergency financial assistance, and scholarships for qualifying family members; the foundation also provides benefits for survivors of DPS personnel, and it donates to programs for at-risk youth; and

WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the DPS Troopers Foundation Burn and Turn BBQ Cook-Off is sure to offer good food and good times to everyone in attendance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commemorate the 2023 DPS Troopers Foundation Burn and Turn BBQ Cook-Off and extend to the organizers, contestants, and attendees sincere best wishes for a fun and successful event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the DPS Troopers Foundation as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Flores

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate