TITLE: Recognizing the annual Smokin' Possum Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the annual Smokin' Possum Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the annual Smokin' Possum Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and WHEREAS, Held annually on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake, the event takes place every spring to kick off the summer season; and WHEREAS, The event is held in conjunction with the PK West Fest, which draws several thousand people to the west side of Possum Kingdom to benefit the local businesses in the lake area; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and over the years the participating teams have provided superior cuisine, satisfying the most discriminating of palates; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the annual Smokin' Possum Cook-off and extend best wishes to all associated with the event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the Smokin' Possum Cook-off. Estes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2011.