H.C.R. No. 92
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Parker County Sheriff's Posse is celebrating the
75th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Established in Weatherford in 1947, the posse
adopted a charter outlining such goals as preserving traditions of
the Old West, promoting good sportsmanship, good horsemanship, and
civic engagement, and assisting the county sheriff; membership
quickly grew from 20 to 60, and the group held its first parade on
opening day of the 1947 Fort Worth Fat Stock Show; in addition, the
posse participated in several rodeos that year; it purchased 37
acres of land, and riders with stout lariats cleared away post oak,
mesquite, and an abandoned peach orchard; the clubhouse was
completed the following year, and the site has served as
headquarters ever since; and
WHEREAS, The posse formed an early affiliation with the
National Cutting Horse Association; after building an arena, which
would host the Frontier Days Rodeo and the area's first FFA Junior
Rodeo, PCSP continued to expand and improve its facilities; the
organization launched its annual trail ride to Mineral Wells in
1961; over the years, the posse participated in events across the
state and beyond, including the Battle of Flowers Parade in
San Antonio, the Texas State Fair in Dallas, the State Fair of
Louisiana in Shreveport, and the inaugural parade for Governor Mark
White; members brought home numerous trophies, among them three
first-place wins during the 50th anniversary year; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, the posse's Ranch Rodeo proved a tremendous
success, and it became an annual event; the next decade brought
invitations to the prestigious Frontier Days parade in Cheyenne,
Wyoming, where PCSP twice won the Outstanding Mounted Riding Group
award; as its activities have expanded in recent years, it has also
benefited a number of worthy causes, showing support for the
families of fallen officers, wounded warriors, and children in
need, as well as the Parker County Livestock Improvement
Association; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its long history, the Parker
County Sheriff's Posse has brought the community together for a
host of memorable events and proudly represented Western heritage
in venues far and wide, and its continued existence is a tribute to
the great dedication of its members, past and present; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Parker County Sheriff's Posse on its 75th
anniversary and extend to the members sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Rogers
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 92 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 92 was adopted by the Senate on
April 5, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor