By: Raymond H.R. No. 112 73R2910 SDU-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the annual Freer Rattlesnake Round Up, which will celebrate its 1-3 28th anniversary on April 23-25, 1993; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The Freer Rattlesnake Round Up holds a special place 1-5 in the hearts of the 3,200 residents of the community, who will 1-6 play host to thousands of visitors from throughout the Lone Star 1-7 State during the three-day festival of fun, thrills, and family 1-8 entertainment; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In recent years, the round up has gained ever 1-10 increasing statewide and national attention; a record crowd of more 1-11 than 41,000 visitors attended the 1992 round up, and even greater 1-12 numbers are expected this year; and 1-13 WHEREAS, It is indeed appropriate that the Texas House of 1-14 Representatives recognize and acknowledge the Freer Rattlesnake 1-15 Round Up as a unique Texas tradition; now, therefore, be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby declare the Freer Rattlesnake Round Up to be the 1-18 Official Rattlesnake Round Up of Texas and commend all those 1-19 associated with this popular event for their hard work in ensuring 1-20 its continued success; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for the citizens of Freer as an expression of high regard 1-23 by the Texas House of Representatives.