SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 510
WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Senate take much pride in
recognizing Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst, whose lengthy
list of accomplishments now includes the honor of induction into
the prestigious Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Best known for his work as a longtime public
servant and for his leadership as president of the Texas Senate,
David Dewhurst has a history of success in an altogether
different arena, and he is now being recognized for his
exceptional accomplishments as a veteran rodeo cowboy and for his
contributions to the ranching industry in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Governor Dewhurst is being honored at the Texas
Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame's 34th Annual Induction Ceremony, where
he is to receive the 2009 Western Heritage Award; founded in
1975, the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame honors those who
exemplify the independent spirit of the rodeo cowboy and who
enhance the positive image of rodeo and the American West; and
WHEREAS, An impressive competitor who has met the hall of
fame's highest standards and who has shown leadership in all
facets of his life, Governor Dewhurst has distinguished himself
in rodeo as a team roper and as an internationally ranked
participant in cutting-horse events sanctioned by the National
Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse
Association; and
WHEREAS, Governor Dewhurst is a statesman and a highly
regarded public servant who is noted for his diverse talents and
interests; his storied career includes service in the Central
Intelligence Agency and the United States Department of State; he
is a successful businessman who entered the political world when
he was elected Texas land commissioner in 1998; he currently
raises Black Angus cattle on his ranches and serves as an
honorary vice president of the American Quarter Horse
Association; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Lieutenant Governor
David H. Dewhurst for his insightful and effective leadership and
extend congratulations to him on his achievements in the world of
rodeo and on his induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of
Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Honorable David Dewhurst as a tribute to his latest
accomplishment from his colleagues in the Texas Senate.
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Dean of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Fraser Fraser
Fraser
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Averitt Carona Davis Averitt Carona Davis
Averitt Carona Davis
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Deuell Duncan Ellis Deuell Duncan Ellis
Deuell Duncan Ellis
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Eltife Estes Gallegos Eltife Estes Gallegos
Eltife Estes Gallegos
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Harris Hegar Hinojosa Harris Hegar Hinojosa
Harris Hegar Hinojosa
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Huffman Jackson Lucio Huffman Jackson Lucio
Huffman Jackson Lucio
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Nelson Nichols Ogden Nelson Nichols Ogden
Nelson Nichols Ogden
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Patrick Seliger Shapiro Patrick Seliger Shapiro
Patrick Seliger Shapiro
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Shapleigh Uresti Van de Putte Shapleigh Uresti Van de Putte
Shapleigh Uresti Van de Putte
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Watson Wentworth West Watson Wentworth West
Watson Wentworth West
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Williams Zaffirini Williams Zaffirini
Williams Zaffirini
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Fraser
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Averitt Carona Davis
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Deuell Duncan Ellis
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Eltife Estes Gallegos
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Harris Hegar Hinojosa
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Huffman Jackson Lucio
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Nelson Nichols Ogden
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Patrick Seliger Shapiro
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Shapleigh Uresti Van de Putte
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Watson Wentworth West
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Williams Zaffirini