Texas SR 169: Recognizing the participants, organizers, and sponsors of A Smokey Initiative BBQ Cook-Off.

Status: Reported enrolled (as of 2025-02-27)

State: Texas · Session: 89R · Bill: SR 169

Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705), SMOKEY INITIATIVE BBQ COOK-OFF, A (NQ4WJ)

Sponsors: Birdwell

Bill Text

89(R) SR 169 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  

  

   

 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 169

   

        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

  

 recognize A Smokey Initiative BBQ Cook-Off, which is taking place 

  

 in Cleburne and will benefit Veteran's OATH, which primarily 

  

 operates out of Midlothian and Waco; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, This much-anticipated event is held in 

  

 conjunction with an annual fund-raiser and brings together 

  

 families and barbecue enthusiasts for a day of food, festivities, 

  

 and friendly competition; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Outlaw BBQ Association as one of 

  

 the organization's annual state championship cook-offs, the 

  

 contest attracts highly skilled chefs from across the state and 

  

 beyond; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, Talented pit masters will put their skills to the 

  

 test as they vie for top marks in categories including brisket, 

  

 spare ribs, and chicken; and

  

  

        WHEREAS, A fun occasion for attendees of all ages, A Smokey 

  

 Initiative BBQ Cook-Off is a fitting celebration of the tasty 

  

 fare that is an integral part of Texas culture, and it is sure to 

  

 be a source of fond memories for countless residents and 

  

 visitors; now, therefore, be it

  

  

        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th 

  

 Legislature, hereby commend the participants, organizers, and 

  

 sponsors of A Smokey Initiative BBQ Cook-Off and extend best 

  

 wishes to all for a successful and memorable event; and, be it 

  

 further

  

  

        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 

  

 honor of the event as an expression of esteem from the Texas 

  

 Senate.

  

  

 Birdwell

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     President of the Senate

  

  
  

  

  
     I hereby certify that the 

  

  
 above Resolution was adopted by 

  

  
 the Senate on February 27, 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
     Secretary of the Senate

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
 ________________________________ 

  

  
      Member, Texas Senate

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