SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Helen Kleberg Groves for her professional success and
her many contributions to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Helen Groves was raised on
the famed King Ranch in Kingsville; she has devoted her career to
the ranching and livestock industries and has further dedicated
herself to working with numerous foundations; and
WHEREAS, Helen served as the director of King Ranch,
Incorporated, for more than 30 years, and she currently owns
several Texas ranches and raises Santa Gertrudis and crossbred
beef cattle as well as quarter horses and Thoroughbreds; she is
well known for breeding and racing quarter horses of the King
Ranch breeding line; and
WHEREAS, A respected expert in her field, Helen has served
in leadership roles for several major cutting horse
associations, and she is the lifetime vice president of the Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; she also currently
serves as director for the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum, the
National Sporting Library and Museum, and the Robert J. Kleberg,
Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Helen Groves is a steward of a proud legacy in the
Lone Star State, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for
her role in helping the cattle and ranching industries continue
to thrive; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize Helen Kleberg Groves as a
treasured citizen and commend her for her success in advancing a
time-honored ranching tradition in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate