H.R. No. 116
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Endurance horseback rider Kim Moquin of Spring
achieved great distinction with her impressive showing in the Tevis
Cup Ride, which took place on July 29 and 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Held annually since 1955, the Tevis Cup Ride is
considered the most challenging endurance horse race in the world;
the competition consists of a rugged 100-mile course from Lake
Tahoe to Auburn, California; each rider who completes the route
within the 24-hour limit, and whose mount is judged "fit to
continue," receives a silver buckle; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Moquin competed in an international field that
included riders from Australia, Canada, England, Israel, Poland,
South Africa, and the United States; exhibiting a high level of
horsemanship and perseverance, she placed seventh aboard Okbas
Finale, her 16-year-old Arabian gelding; and
WHEREAS, With her outstanding performance in the Tevis Cup
Ride, Kim Moquin has proudly represented the State of Texas, and it
is a pleasure to join in recognizing her for her accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Kim Moquin on
placing seventh in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Moquin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Swanson
Tepper
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 116 was adopted by the House on
December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House