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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize the HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off; and |
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WHEREAS, Held in October of each year in Mercedes, the |
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HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off is sanctioned by the International |
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Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual |
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state cook-offs; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2009, this much-anticipated |
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gathering features highly skilled pit masters from the Rio Grande |
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Valley, other parts of Texas, and beyond who strive to produce the |
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tastiest entries in several different categories; attendees enjoy a |
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fun, family-oriented atmosphere along with great food and spirited |
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competition; and |
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WHEREAS, The cook-off is held in conjunction with the |
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HinoPalooza festival at the historic Rio Grande Valley Livestock |
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Show Grounds; the event is presented by the Hino Electric RGV |
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Scholarship Fund to benefit deserving students in South Texas, and |
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it includes a car and truck show, live music, a team roping contest, |
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and additional worthwhile attractions; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the many other highlights of the HinoPalooza |
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celebration is the International KIDS BBQ Championship; youngsters |
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ranging in age from 4 to 17 engage in a friendly cook-off, grilling |
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pork chops, fajitas, and half-chickens as they compete for Grand |
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Champion, Reserve Champion, and other trophies; and |
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WHEREAS, The HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off is a showcase for |
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excellent barbeque and a beloved tradition for local residents and |
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visitors alike, and it is all the more special for the valuable |
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support it provides to young people in furthering their educations; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off and |
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extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes |
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for a successful and enjoyable competition. |
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Lucio III |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2745 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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