81R16203 JH-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 114
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sammy Andrews of Addielou was inducted into the
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008, and this honor offers
well-deserved recognition for this respected stock contractor and
rodeo ambassador; and
WHEREAS, The son of fellow hall of fame inductee
B. D. Andrews, Sammy Andrews has been involved in the sport of
rodeo throughout his life; he competed in bareback riding and steer
wrestling and worked as a pickup man, and he began producing amateur
events in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, Choosing to follow his father's example, he turned
his attention to stock contracting and soon became well known for
the quality of his animals, particularly for those he provided for
the bull-riding event; the most famous was Bodacious, considered
one of the greatest bucking bulls of all time, which gave up only
eight qualified rides during its years in the arena; and
WHEREAS, The Andrews Rodeo Company has also handled renowned
bulls such as Skoal's Outlaw Willie and Skat Kat, which, like
Bodacious, were honored with Bucking Bull of the Year honors;
official commendations have also been awarded to Mr. Andrews
himself, including his selection as the 2002 Stock Contractor of
the Year by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; and
WHEREAS, A prominent figure in the world of rodeo,
Mr. Andrews and his livestock have been featured on television
programs and in newspaper and magazine articles, and he has become
an influential voice in the sport through his service on the
executive council of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his long and accomplished career,
Sammy Andrews has contributed greatly to the growth of rodeo and
furthered the Lone Star State's considerable reputation as a center
for western-themed sports and activities, and he is indeed
deserving of this prestigious hall of fame honor; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Sammy Andrews on his induction into the Texas
Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Andrews as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.