88R7140 CW-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 74
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Tarleton State University men's rodeo team
burnished its legacy of success by winning the overall championship
at the 2022 College National Finals Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, Competing June 12 through 18 in Casper, Wyoming,
Tarleton State racked up 900 points in the contest, besting reserve
champion McNeese State University by 120 points; with the victory,
the Tarleton men collected the fourth national crown in team
history; and
WHEREAS, Five Tarleton competitors made the finals, with each
placing in the top 10 individually; leading the way was Walt Arnold,
who clocked an impressive 3.7-second performance in the fourth and
final round to clinch the steer wrestling title with a total time of
16.9 seconds; in saddle bronc riding, Cash Wilson posted a CNFR
personal best of 82 points in the last round, claiming reserve
champion honors with a total score of 308.5; in addition, steer
wrestler Ty Allred and saddle bronc rider Brody Wells each came in
fourth place, and tie-down roper Brayden Roe finished in 10th; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of head coach Mark Eakin,
assistant coaches Casey Sisk and Brittany Stewart, and arena
coordinator Dylon Henson, the Tarleton rodeo program has continued
its long record of success; the program celebrated its 75th
anniversary in 2022, and since its formation in 1947, it has
produced eight men's and women's national rodeo championships and
29 individual national titles; and
WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of the Tarleton
State men's rodeo team have realized an exceptional accomplishment
with their triumph at the 2022 CNFR, and in so doing, they have
earned the admiration of their fellow students and their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team
on its championship performance at the 2022 College National Finals
Rodeo and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.