By: Murr (Senate Sponsor - Buckingham) H.C.R. No. 23
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 12, 2021;
May 17, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 20, 2021, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 20, 2021, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In recent years, the Hill Country community of Llano
has become known throughout Texas as a thriving center for the sport
of barrel racing; and
WHEREAS, The John L. Kuykendall Event Center and Arena
attracts a multitude of competitors and fans to the city, and the
Llano Chamber of Commerce estimates that the economic impact from
barrel racing exceeds $1 million annually; and
WHEREAS, From 2016 to 2020, the number of barrel races held at
the JLK Arena grew by 200 percent, with total annual race days
increasing from 50 to 120; approximately 150 events are slated to
take place in 2021, and the venue is also used for practice sessions
for several days each week; and
WHEREAS, Renowned as one of the safest barrel racing
facilities in Texas, the JLK Arena has been honored with a Justin
Boots Best Footing Award from the Women's Professional Rodeo
Association in recognition of the exceptional ground conditions at
its races; over the past five years, there have been only two
recorded incidents in which horses slipped and lost their footing
in competition, a remarkable record for a rodeo venue; and
WHEREAS, Barrel racing is a source of pride and prosperity
for the residents of Llano, and the city's efforts to showcase the
sport are furthering the rich rodeo heritage of the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Llano as the official Barrel Racing Capital of
Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.
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