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House Resolution 373
By: Representatives Gaines of the 120
th
, Wiedower of the 121
st
, Rhodes of the 124
th
, and Frye
of the 122
nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the
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occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the first Great Southland Stampede Rodeo occurred in 1974 in the Stegeman3
Coliseum on the campus of the University of Georgia; and4
WHEREAS, the financial needs of the University of Georgia livestock judging team were5
far greater than the funds available or historically fund-raised for the student team members;6
and7
WHEREAS, members of the livestock judging team put their trucks, washing machines, and8
personal property up for collateral to fund the first rodeo, which proved to be an immense9
success and the start of a time-honored campus tradition; and10
WHEREAS, students involved in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences11
have since hosted the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo annually with leadership,12
determination, work ethic, and exceptional character; and13
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WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo is the largest student-run rodeo in the
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United States; and15
WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has provided thousands of members of16
the University of Georgia and the Greater Athens community with the opportunity to17
experience livestock, a rodeo, and an agricultural experience in a family-friendly18
environment; and19
WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has given back thousands of dollars to20
worthwhile charities and student organizations and has annually provided local elementary21
school students with a special rodeo event; and22
WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and its continued success for 50 years23
represent a tradition of excellence among current and past students involved in the Block and24
Bridle Club and livestock programs at the University of Georgia; and25
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of the26
remarkable Great Southland Stampede Rodeo be recognized appropriately on its 50th27
anniversary.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend the student leaders of the University of30
Georgia Block and Bridle Club and Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and extend their most31
sincere best wishes for continued prosperity, leadership, and impact on the University of32
Georgia, this state, and our nation in the Rodeo's next 50 years.33
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35
University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club.36
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