10 LC 94 2139

House Resolution 1356

By: Representatives Houston of the 170th, Rynders of the 152nd, Fullerton of the 151st, and Dukes of the 150th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival as a qualifier for the Jack Daniels BBQ Championship competition; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the 10th annual Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival will be held on March 19-20, 2010, beside the beautiful Hasan Shrine Building in Albany, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival is a registered contest of the Florida Barbecue Association, a prestigious recognition that elevates the Hasan Barbeque Cook-off to a select group of contests held throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, this significant Georgia event is designed to generate funds for the Hasan Shriners and their important civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on this fine weekend in Georgia, barbeque afficionados will gather to show off their culinary craftsmanship and highly refined skills in the consummate art of animal cookery and toil over their creations in hopes of being named champion of the que; and

WHEREAS, the 10th annual Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival not only provides a competitive Barbeque Cook-off with some of the most delicious barbecue in the nation, but also hosts a wealth of family activities including live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, and great family fun for all ages; and

WHEREAS, this festival is an immensely popular event that attracts competitors, judges, vendors, musicians, artists, and tourists from all parts of Georgia as well as throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 gathering is sure to be a joyous event marked with mouth-watering excitement and anticipation; and

WHEREAS, the annual Hasan Shriners Festival provides wholesome family entertainment while also giving tremendous support to Georgia's local communities, and it is only fitting and proper that this event be officially recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the 10th annual Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival as a qualifier for the Jack Daniels BBQ competition and extend best wishes to the competitors and attendees of this fine event.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Hasan Shriners Barbeque Festival and the Mayor of the City of Albany.