SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 540
         WHEREAS, The third annual BBQ Showdown at Traders Village
  is taking place in San Antonio on November 15 and 16, 2019; and
 
         WHEREAS, An International Barbeque Cookers Association
  sanctioned championship cook-off, the event attracts talented
  chefs from across the state; these highly skilled pit masters put
  their culinary abilities to the test as they vie to produce the
  tastiest entries in several different categories; and
 
         WHEREAS, This much-anticipated community gathering raises
  funds for the Southwest Area Buyers Club, a nonprofit
  organization that provides support to FFA and 4-H members in
  southwest Bexar County; as part of its mission, the club offers
  assistance to students in completing their livestock projects,
  and it also awards four $500 scholarships each year to deserving
  area seniors; and
 
         WHEREAS, Texans are renowned for their love of barbecue,
  and the BBQ Showdown at Traders Village is sure to offer everyone
  in attendance the chance to enjoy good times and great food while
  supporting a worthwhile cause; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commemorate the Southwest Area Buyers Club
  BBQ Showdown at Traders Village and extend sincere best wishes to
  the event's organizers and participants for an enjoyable and
  memorable experience.
 
  Flores
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 4, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate