South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996

Bill 837

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter 

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       837
Type of Legislation:               Senate Resolution SR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19950511
Primary Sponsor:                   Courtney 
All Sponsors:                      Courtney 
Drafted Document Number:           pfm\7488bdw.95
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19950511
Subject:                           BubbaFest '95
History


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Senate  19950511  Introduced, adopted
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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE THE ANNUAL FAMILY-ORIENTED CELEBRATION OF BROTHERHOOD AND GOOD HUMOR, BUBBAFEST, AND TO ENCOURAGE SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN BUBBAFEST '95, SEPTEMBER 8 AND 9 AT MCKINNEY PARK IN WOODRUFF AND ENJOY THE SIGNATURE EVENT OF THE THIRD ANNUAL BUBBAFEST, THE BUBBA-Q COOK-OFF.

Whereas, BubbaFest '95 will be held September 8 and 9 at McKinney Park in Woodruff; and

Whereas, the Bubba-Q Cook-off, the signature event of the celebration of brotherhood and good humor, will be held to raise technical education scholarship funds for students entering area technical colleges; and

Whereas, the funds generated by the Bubba-Q Cook-off are administered by the Bubba Maurice Wilson Festival Foundation, a nonprofit organization that creates "Bubba Scholarships" for students pursuing a technical career; and

Whereas BubbaFest attracts approximately five to seven thousand people and has gained national and international attention for the past three years. In addition to the Bubba-Q Cook-off, the family-oriented festival offers the BubbaLympics team competition, BubbaBuddies, Bubba and Bubbette Contest, arts and crafts, a variety of music and entertainment, and great family fun for all ages; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate are proud to take this opportunity to note the world-renowned annual celebration of Bubbafest. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate recognize the annual family-oriented celebration of brotherhood and good humor, BubbaFest, and encourage South Carolinians to participate in BubbaFest '95, September 8 and 9 at McKinney Park in Woodruff and enjoy the signature event of the third annual BubbaFest, the Bubba-Q Cook-off.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the BubbaFest board of directors and committee members.

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