82R27425 JGH-D
By: Miller of Comal H.R. No. 2084
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scooter Fries is being inducted into the Texas
Heroes Hall of Honor at the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera on July
23, 2011, the National Day of the American Cowboy; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1933, the museum houses the Western
memorabilia collection of J. Marvin Hunter, the publisher of
Frontier Times magazine; this year's Hall of Honor ceremony
recognizes the pioneering spirit, strength of character, and
contributions to Texas culture of one posthumous inductee and four
living legends; and
WHEREAS, Scooter Fries was a child prodigy roper who began
performing exhibitions of his skill throughout South Texas at the
age of eight; he was already a veteran of the sport by the time he
won the Texas Junior State Roping Championship in 1948; he went on
to win two more state championships, as well as both the 1950 and
1951 national championships; and
WHEREAS, Following his career, Mr. Fries helped to establish
the Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association in Bandera; the organization
hosts an annual PRCA Pro Rodeo and sponsors rodeo performances for
schools throughout the area; and
WHEREAS, The achievements of Scooter Fries have greatly
enhanced the richness and diversity of Texas culture, and he may
indeed take pride in this special recognition from the Frontier
Times Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Scooter Fries on his induction into
the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor and commend him
for his enduring contributions to the Lone Star State; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fries as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.