H.R. No. 44
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In 2016, the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen's
Association is marking the 75th anniversary of its founding; and
WHEREAS, MSCA was established on March 25, 1941, by Dr. Jesse
B. Heath, who served as its inaugural president; the organization's
name was conceived from an article published earlier that year by
Madisonville Meteor editor Henry Fox, teasing local residents whom
he dubbed "sidewalk cattlemen" because they wore cowboy boots but
owned no cattle; the association soon adopted so-called boot
regulations, which stated all boot wearers within the city limits
must possess at least two head of cattle or else be dunked in the
horse trough on the courthouse lawn; that proud town tradition
continues to this day; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, MSCA has expanded its scope to
benefit youth across Madison County, and it has hosted numerous
fund-raising events, including steak dinners, trail rides,
parades, queen's contests, stick-horse races, calf scrambles,
barbecue cook-offs, rodeos, and dances; to date, the organization
has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to
area high school students; and
WHEREAS, Though it began as a tongue-in-cheek rejoinder to
the local "all boot, no cattle" crowd, the Madisonville Sidewalk
Cattlemen's Association has long been a significant force for good
in its community, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing this
exemplary organization on this special milestone in its history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding
of the Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen's Association and extend to
all those involved with the organization sincere best wishes for
the future; 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.
Ashby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 44 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House