83R25215 JGH-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 2116
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the
founding of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America in
Fort Worth on May 10, 2014, presents a fitting opportunity to
commemorate the achievements of this noteworthy organization; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the TLBAA
has grown from 30 members that first year to some 3,000 members in
eight countries today, along with 23 affiliate organizations in the
United States and overseas; headquartered in Fort Worth since 1981,
the organization works to promote awareness of Texas Longhorn
cattle as a distinct breed and to preserve its unique heritage; and
WHEREAS, The TLBAA has registered more than 400,000 animals
over the past five decades; in addition, the association helps
owners to maintain the breed's purity and encourages other ranchers
to develop herds of the cattle; the organization also supports
scientific research into the ancestry of the Texas Longhorn and
into future breeding; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the TLBAA hosts the Texas Longhorn Expo
in Fort Worth, which includes the TLBAA World Open Show as well as
the National Youth Show of the affiliated organization, the Texas
Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow; as part of its anniversary
celebration, the group is also unveiling a new office building and
museum at the Fort Worth stockyards; and
WHEREAS, Texas Longhorn cattle have played a central role in
the history, culture, and agricultural economy of the Lone Star
State, and for half a century, the TLBAA has performed an invaluable
service by working to preserve the heritage and ensure the future of
this iconic Texas breed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Longhorn Breeders
Association of America on its 50th anniversary and extend to its
officers and 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.