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Senate
Resolution 436
By:
Senator Hooks of the 14th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the annual Hambone Jam as the official Georgia State BBQ Championship
competition of the Georgia Barbeque Association; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 4th annual Hambone Jam will be held September 11-12, 2009, in downtown Fort
Valley, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the Hambone Jam is a registered contest of the Georgia Barbecue Association, a
prestigious recognition that elevates the Fort Valley BBQ cooking event to a
select group of contests held throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS,
the Hambone Jam not only provides a competitive BBQ 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,
the event, which originated in 2006 with only 17 teams, has grown over the past
few years to 30 competitors, featuring the culinary skills of the event
organizers, the Fort Valley Police Department's Blueline BBQ team;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Barbeque Association has designated the Hambone Jam as the official
state championship for the organization; and
WHEREAS,
the Hambone Jam provides superior barbeque and 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 SENATE that the annual Hambone Jam is hereby
recognized as the Georgia State BBQ Championship competition for the Georgia
Barbeque Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Hambone Jam and the Mayor of the City of Fort Valley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Hambone Jam and the Mayor of the City of Fort Valley.