TITLE: Commemorating the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association Barbecue Cook-off.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association Barbecue Cook-off.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association Barbecue Cook-off offers participants an opportunity to enjoy good times and good eating while also helping to provide scholarships to deserving area students; and WHEREAS, This Lone Star Barbecue Society championship event features an outstanding lineup of talented cooks who put their meat-smoking skills to the test as they strive to prepare the tastiest fare in the competition; and WHEREAS, Proceeds from the cook-off benefit Scholarship Fest, which supports the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association's mission to encourage, instruct, and promote the education of youth in the county; through the charitable efforts of this exemplary nonprofit, more than $250,000 in scholarship funds has been awarded to local high school seniors; and WHEREAS, With their many years of experience in hosting the Gillespie County Fair and other activities, the dedicated volunteers of the fair association are well versed in providing quality entertainment, and the barbecue cook-off is sure to be a fun and festive gathering that will be a source of fond memories for all who participate; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association Barbecue Cook-off and extend sincere best wishes to all those in attendance for an enjoyable and rewarding event. Miller of Comal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1973 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House