TITLE: Commemorating the 2023 Texas Association of First Responders Wild Game Cook-Off.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 2023 Texas Association of First Responders Wild Game Cook-Off.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 14th annual Texas Association of First Responders Wild Game Cook-Off is taking place in Hempstead at the Waller County Fairgrounds on April 14 and 15, 2023; and WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance as one of the organization's state championship cook-offs, this much-anticipated event attracts talented pitmasters from across Texas who put their skills to the test as they vie to produce the tastiest entries in several different categories; and WHEREAS, The event's grand champion will receive an invitation to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue contest as well as a chance to compete at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition; and WHEREAS, The Wild Game Cook-Off serves as a fundraiser for the Texas Association of First Responders, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel injured in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, Texans are noted for their love of barbecue, and the Texas Association of First Responders Wild Game Cook-Off is sure to offer everyone in attendance the chance to enjoy good food and good times while supporting a worthy cause; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 Texas Association of First Responders Wild Game Cook-Off and extend to the organizers, contestants, and attendees sincere best wishes for a fun and successful event. Kitzman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 668 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House