Bill Text: TX HR2745 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off in Mercedes.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2745 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR2745-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2745 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to | ||
| recognize the HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Held in October of each year in Mercedes, the | ||
| HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off is sanctioned by the International | ||
| Barbeque Cookers Association as one of the organization's annual | ||
| state cook-offs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Established in 2009, this much-anticipated | ||
| gathering features highly skilled pit masters from the Rio Grande | ||
| Valley, other parts of Texas, and beyond who strive to produce the | ||
| tastiest entries in several different categories; attendees enjoy a | ||
| fun, family-oriented atmosphere along with great food and spirited | ||
| competition; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The cook-off is held in conjunction with the | ||
| HinoPalooza festival at the historic Rio Grande Valley Livestock | ||
| Show Grounds; the event is presented by the Hino Electric RGV | ||
| Scholarship Fund to benefit deserving students in South Texas, and | ||
| it includes a car and truck show, live music, a team roping contest, | ||
| and additional worthwhile attractions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, One of the many other highlights of the HinoPalooza | ||
| celebration is the International KIDS BBQ Championship; youngsters | ||
| ranging in age from 4 to 17 engage in a friendly cook-off, grilling | ||
| pork chops, fajitas, and half-chickens as they compete for Grand | ||
| Champion, Reserve Champion, and other trophies; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off is a showcase for | ||
| excellent barbeque and a beloved tradition for local residents and | ||
| visitors alike, and it is all the more special for the valuable | ||
| support it provides to young people in furthering their educations; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize the HinoPalooza BBQ Cook-off and | ||
| extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes | ||
| for a successful and enjoyable competition. | ||
| Lucio III | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2745 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
