H.R. No. 221
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carson Ray of Groveton High School distinguished
himself by winning the cutting competition at the National High
School Rodeo Association Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in July
2018; and
WHEREAS, Following strong performances in state events,
Mr. Ray advanced to the NHSRA Finals, where he matched up against
top U.S. and international riders; after finishing the first
go-round with a two-point lead, he tied with two other riders for
the top spot in the second go, and he closed out the contest by
earning 150 points in the final to become world champion; and
WHEREAS, The son of Wade and Teressa Ray, Carson Ray is a
junior at Groveton High and a member of Groveton FFA; though he has
been participating in cutting events for less than two years, he has
drawn on the expert horseback-riding skills he has developed while
working with his father in the cattle business; and
WHEREAS, With his fine showing in the NHSRA Finals, Carson
Ray has brought great credit to his school and community, and he may
take justifiable pride in this outstanding achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carson Ray on winning the cutting
competition at the 2018 National High School Rodeo Association
Finals and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ray 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. 221 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House