H.R. No. 838
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association plays a vital
role in the Texas Hill Country community of Bandera; and
WHEREAS, Founded 28 years ago in the self-proclaimed Cowboy
Capital of the World, the CCRA is a nonprofit organization that
works to preserve and maintain the western traditions of the Lone
Star State; the group's primary focus is the organization of the
Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association Professional Rodeo, held every
year over Memorial Day Weekend; sanctioned by the Professional
Rodeo Cowboys Association, the event draws leading riders and
professional rodeo acts from around the nation; it has twice been
voted Dodge Small Rodeo of the Year, and it has been repeatedly
selected as one of the top five small rodeos of the year by the PRCA;
and
WHEREAS, The Cowboy Capital Rodeo features such popular
events as bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, and calf
roping; it also introduces the next generation to rodeo through
such youth activities as stickhorse races, mutton bustin', and the
Dodge Calf Scramble; the gathering has grown through the years to
include the annual Boot Kickin' Golf Tournament and the Get Your
Cook-On BBQ Cook-Off; and
WHEREAS, In addition to drawing visitors to Bandera every
year and being a highly anticipated celebration for area residents,
the rodeo benefits the community by funding college scholarships
for young people from Bandera County; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, the Cowboy Capital Rodeo
Association has helped promote Bandera while also assisting
deserving area students and showcasing our state's ranching
heritage, and the organization's efforts are indeed deserving of
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association for
its many contributions to its community and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miller of Comal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 838 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House