| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 403 |
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| 2 | 2 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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| 3 | 3 | | recognize the Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa, which is celebrating 75 |
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| 4 | 4 | | years of service to the community; and |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, The Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa was founded on |
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| 6 | 6 | | March 5, 1940, by 33 local businessmen who wanted to help promote |
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| 7 | 7 | | the City of Odessa; the group was modeled after the chuck wagon |
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| 8 | 8 | | cooks of olden days who traveled the cow trails of Texas; and |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, In the 75 years since its establishment, the gang |
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| 10 | 10 | | has grown to include more than 250 participants who volunteer |
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| 11 | 11 | | their time to keep the tradition of public service alive; and |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, The gang has developed a widespread following for |
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| 13 | 13 | | its renowned "feeds" at which hearty Texas barbecue dishes are |
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| 14 | 14 | | provided with all the traditional fixings; people from throughout |
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| 15 | 15 | | the nation have taken part in the gang's food and festivities; and |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, For 75 years, the Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa has |
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| 17 | 17 | | been unwavering in its commitment to the town and to Ector County, |
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| 18 | 18 | | and its members are indeed deserving of recognition for their |
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| 19 | 19 | | work and dedication to tradition; now, therefore, be it |
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| 20 | 20 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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| 21 | 21 | | Legislature, hereby commend the Chuck Wagon Gang of Odessa for 75 |
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| 22 | 22 | | years of outstanding service to the community and extend to its |
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| 23 | 23 | | members best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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| 24 | 24 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 25 | 25 | | the group as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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| 26 | 26 | | Seliger |
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| 27 | 27 | | ________________________________ |
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| 28 | 28 | | President of the Senate |
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| 29 | 29 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 30 | 30 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 31 | 31 | | the Senate on March 19, 2015. |
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| 32 | 32 | | ________________________________ |
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| 33 | 33 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 34 | 34 | | ________________________________ |
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| 35 | 35 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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