85R14332 RMA-D
By: Schubert H.R. No. 776
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Samantha Grace Perko of Sealy captured first place
in the girls' breakaway roping competition at the Lester Meier Open
Pro Rodeo held in Gonzales February 17-18, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Pitted against a field of formidable opponents in
the Saturday event, Samantha Perko enjoyed an unforgettable
professional rodeo debut, emerging victorious with an outstanding
time of 3.81 seconds; and
WHEREAS, The triumph was just the latest in this talented
13-year-old roper's impressive record of accomplishments, as she
has previously won some 50 calf-roping contests, including a Texas
Youth Rodeo Association subjunior breakaway roping state
championship, and earned 5 saddles and more than 20 buckles; along
the way, she has greatly benefited from the guidance of her roping
coach, Sherman Lasker; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Mike and Renee Perko,
Samantha Perko has distinguished herself as a top-notch athlete
through her skill, determination, and commitment to excellence, and
she will cherish her memories of this achievement for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Grace Perko on winning the
2017 Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo girls' breakaway roping
competition and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Samantha as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.