TITLE: Recognizing the annual Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the annual Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff.

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WHEREAS, The annual Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff presented by the Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club offers residents and visitors the opportunity to sample some great barbecue while benefiting a worthy cause; and WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association sanctioned event, the Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff is a festive combination of food, music, and lively competition; proceeds from the contest are contributed to the Lions Club Sight Programs, to the Texas Lions Camp, which provides camping experiences at no charge to children with medical conditions, and to a scholarship fund for local youth; and WHEREAS, The event features talented barbecue chefs from across the state who match their skills in preparing the tastiest fajitas, pan de campo, beans, and margaritas; cash prizes are awarded to the first-place through eighth-place finishers in each category, as contestants vie for a share of thousands of dollars in total winnings; and WHEREAS, An exciting time for young and old alike, the Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff is a much-anticipated gathering for residents of South Texas, and this special celebration of Lone Star-style food and music is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the annual Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club Q'ing for Vision BBQ Cookoff and extend to the cookoff's organizers, participants, and guests sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event. Martinez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 380 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House