SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate