By: Blackwood H.C.R. No. 14 73R1909 LBD-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The dynamic community of Mesquite, Texas, has, no 1-2 doubt, been culturally and economically influenced by its proximity 1-3 to Dallas's enormous metroplex; yet, Mesquite, located on Dallas's 1-4 eastern edge, has itself influenced not only Dallas but the entire 1-5 state and nation as well in its preservation of a unique slice of 1-6 Texas culture--the rodeo; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Established 35 years ago as an experiment in ongoing 1-8 rodeo, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo has become legendary for its 1-9 far-reaching popularity; thousands of tourists flock to the town 1-10 each year to witness the world champion performers, while The 1-11 Nashville Network and various satellite communication systems 1-12 broadcast its events to over 1.5 million homes in Canada, the 1-13 United States, and worldwide each week; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The modern Mesquite Arena, designed to accommodate 1-15 more than 6,000 people, is truly state-of-the-art in both spectator 1-16 comfort and contestant safety; more performances are held here from 1-17 April to September each year than at any other rodeo held 1-18 throughout the state or nation; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The size and popularity of the Mesquite Championship 1-20 Rodeo have made it undeniably the most famous rodeo of all, 1-21 bringing enjoyment to millions of visitors both at home and abroad; 1-22 now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 1-24 hereby recognize the city of Mesquite as the official Rodeo Capital 2-1 of Texas and commend its dedicated staff and contestants for their 2-2 significant contributions to the success of this popular 2-3 institution; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the city of Mesquite as an expression of high regard 2-6 by the Legislature of the State of Texas.