TITLE: Recognizing the League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off; and WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual state championship cook-offs, this fund-raising event is hosted by the League City Lions Club; the annual event is held on a weekend in May and has served as a financial resource for the club's charitable initiatives for more than 60 years; and WHEREAS, Festival guests enjoy local arts and crafts, live entertainment, and the delicious wares of skilled chefs who are competing in the cook-off; attractions are added to the festival each year, and proceeds from the event help to support local programs that provide specialized services for children and seniors; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their charitable initiatives, as well as their enjoyment of community gatherings; it is hoped that many will attend the League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off, as this spirited competition is organized on behalf of truly worthy causes; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the League City Lions Club for sponsoring the annual League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off and extend to all participants best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the League City Lions Club as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Taylor of Galveston President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2017.