H.R. No. 288
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Sweetwater Jaycees are visiting the State
Capitol February 6-8, 2017, to share valuable lessons about one of
the Lone Star State's most feared creatures, Crotalus atrox,
commonly known as the Western diamondback rattlesnake; and
WHEREAS, Each year the Sweetwater Jaycees sponsor the World's
Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, a three-day extravaganza originally
conceived by a group of area farmers and ranchers plagued by an
overpopulation of rattlesnakes; and
WHEREAS, Taking their show on the road, group members have
come to Austin to offer their fellow Texans snake demonstrations,
information on snake safety, and the ever-popular snake encounters
in the outdoor rotunda; and
WHEREAS, This fun and informative event is always a favorite
at the State Capitol, and it is a pleasure to recognize the
Sweetwater Jaycees for another unforgettable presentation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the Sweetwater Jaycees to the State
Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
memorable visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lambert
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 288 was adopted by the House on
February 8, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House