H.R. No. 1161
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edward "Bubba" Miller of Huntsville has been named
Mr. East Texas 2017 by the Tyler County Dogwood Festival Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Each year, the title of Mr. East Texas is awarded to
an individual whose leadership and community spirit have helped
guide growth and progress in the region; and
WHEREAS, Bubba Miller is being recognized as this year's
honoree for his contributions through the sport of rodeo and
through his evangelical ministry; a native of Port Arthur, he began
his involvement in rodeo as a youth and went on to earn numerous
titles and distinctions while in high school, including qualifying
to compete at the state and national levels and being named a state
Reserve Champion Bareback Rider; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller next competed in collegiate events as a
student at Wharton County Junior College, where he was named Rookie
of the Year, took part in the College National Finals Rodeo, and was
recognized as the All-Around Champion and Most Valuable Player,
among other honors; after graduating as the top service honor
student of his class, he enrolled at Sam Houston State University
and joined the Bearkat rodeo team; his achievements at SHSU
included winning the Southern Region Bareback Champion title and
qualifying for nationals; he also completed a bachelor's degree in
vocational education at the university; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan enjoyed a 12-year career as a
professional rodeo rider and additionally made his living as owner
and operator of a farrier business in Huntsville; guided by his
strong religious faith, he felt a calling to begin a church of his
own, and in 2004 he and his wife, Tammy, founded Branded for Christ
Cowboy Church; to date, the ministry has served as a source of
spiritual enrichment to thousands of people; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Mr. Miller was tapped to serve as head
coach of the Sam Houston State University rodeo team; just three
years later, the men's rodeo team won the national championship,
and the women's team was named reserve national champions; he has
also worked with many nationally recognized students and rodeo
teams; in all his endeavors, he is blessed with the love of a fine
family, which in addition to his wife includes his two treasured
children, Bradlee and Sonilyn; and
WHEREAS, Bubba Miller's journey as a champion rodeo rider,
rodeo coach, and dedicated spiritual leader is an East Texas
success story, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bubba Miller on being named
Mr. East Texas 2017 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Miller as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
Bailes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1161 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House