SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 736
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Raul Gaona, Sr., of San Antonio, who is being
inducted into the Frontier Times Museum Hall of Honor in Bandera
on July 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Frontier Times Museum was established in 1933
by J. Marvin Hunter to showcase the exploits of the pioneers
whose courage and strength of character played a major role in
the opening of the West and the creation of the icon known as the
true Texan; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gaona is one of the foremost promoters of
traditional Mexican culture in our state; he has initiated a
valuable cultural exchange between our state and the nation of
Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Dr. Gaona is one of
the principal founders of the San Antonio Charro Association, the
oldest Charro association in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Raul Gaona embodies the principles and
courage exhibited by the early pioneers memorialized in the
Frontier Times Museum, and it is truly fitting that he receive
this singular honor on July 25, 2009, the National Day of the
American Cowboy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Raul Gaona, Sr., for his many
contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate