TITLE: Recognizing the Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair and Barbecue Cook-off.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair and Barbecue Cook-off.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the annual Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair and Barbecue Cook-off; and WHEREAS, Hosted by the Hillsboro Main Street Program, this annual fair in downtown Hillsboro includes entertainment, arts and crafts, and horseshoe and washer tournaments in addition to the barbecue cook-off; and WHEREAS, The barbecue cook-off is a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition, and its winner will qualify for the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Missouri, and for other prestigious cook-offs; the event is sanctioned by the International Barbeque Cookers Association and annually draws over 5,000 people in attendance; and WHEREAS, The proceeds from this outstanding event benefit the Hillsboro Main Street Program, which began in 1981 as one of the original five Texas Main Street programs; Hillsboro Main Street is dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown Hillsboro commercial district using the program's four point approach, which incorporates design, organization, promotion, and economic restructuring; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Hillsboro Main Street Program for its continued support of historic preservation in downtown Hillsboro and extend best wishes for a successful and memorable Hillsboro Cotton Pickin' Fair; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Hillsboro Main Street Program as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Birdwell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 5, 2013.