H.R. No. 58
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Oliver Saddle Shop in Amarillo is marking its 100th
anniversary with a celebration at the Will Rogers Range Riders
Outdoor Arena on July 22, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Thought to be the oldest family-owned saddle-making
shop in the Lone Star State, this enterprise was established by
C. W. Oliver in Vernon in 1917; he later taught the skills of the
trade to his sons Bill and Jack, and Bill Oliver relocated the
business to Amarillo in 1960; today, the shop is owned and operated
by Bill's son Richard and grandsons Bryan and Zeb, and they are
assisted by an expert staff in continuing the family's proud
tradition of crafting custom handmade saddles; and
WHEREAS, The centennial celebration will feature an open
ranch rodeo with up to 60 three-person teams, as well as bronc
rides, goat roping, and a barbecue lunch; proceeds from the event
will benefit the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital
role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and enterprises such
as Oliver Saddle Shop that build a record of dependability and
longevity enjoy a special degree of esteem in their communities;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th
anniversary of Oliver Saddle Shop and extend to its owners and staff
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the shop as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 58 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House