TITLE: Recognizing the Cowboy Q'ing Against Crime Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Cowboy Q'ing Against Crime Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Cowboy Q'ing Against Crime Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition; and WHEREAS, The cook-off is part of the Viva McAllen Streets National Night Out Kick Off presented by McAllen Crime Stoppers; this outstanding community event also includes the Pedal Against Crime cycling ride, the Run for Justice 10-kilometer costume run and walk, a trail ride along the canal banks, and the Viva McAllen Streets community day on August 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, The McAllen Crime Stoppers and La Joya Independent School District Campus Crime Stoppers are hosting the Cowboy Q'ing Against Crime Cook-off, which is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association and attracts some of the best cook-off chefs in South Texas; the competition is being held August 2 and 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, The Pedal Against Crime cycling ride is organized in conjunction with the city's police department cycling team and features rural rides of 25, 40, and 60 miles, and the Run for Justice invites the city's running and walking community to don costumes and traverse some of McAllen's safe and friendly neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Viva McAllen Streets is being presented in conjunction with the City of McAllen's Transit and Traffic Departments; a free public event, it promotes alternative means of mobility by temporarily closing down major city streets, turning them into a safe place for families to run, ride bicycles, rollerblade, take exercise classes, and play; and WHEREAS, The entire festival will promote a healthy lifestyle while offering some of the best barbecue in South Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the sponsors and organizers of Viva McAllen Streets and the Cowboy Q'ing Against Crime Cook-off and extend to them best wishes for a successful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 21, 2013.