H.R. No. 17
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Vernon Regional Junior College men's rodeo team
    1-2  has achieved the pinnacle of success in 1994, claiming the National
    1-3  Intercollegiate Rodeo Association team championship at this year's
    1-4  National College Finals Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, This demanding sport requires both exceptional
    1-6  athletic ability and a perfect union of effort between the rider
    1-7  and his mount to compete successfully at the highest level; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The Vernon Regional Junior College team has enjoyed
    1-9  a high level of success in national competition with team members
   1-10  capturing individual championships in both 1992 and 1993 before
   1-11  winning the team title at this year's event; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Having played an instrumental role contributing to
   1-13  the team's well-deserved championship, member Shane Hatch's horse
   1-14  "Jotta Jet" was designated as Horse of the Year by the American
   1-15  Quarter Horse Association; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Superior ability, outstanding determination, and
   1-17  tremendous pride were the hallmark of every team member, including
   1-18  Shane Hatch, Mark Eakin, Pete Hawkins, John Griffin, Doug Fennell,
   1-19  and Kirby Barry; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Coach John Mahoney helped to bring the team's dream
   1-21  of a national championship to fruition with a combination of
   1-22  inspiration, firm leadership, and an absolute faith in the ability
   1-23  of his charges to corral the coveted crown; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, This exemplary group of young men has been a
    2-1  tremendous source of pride for the students and faculty at Vernon
    2-2  Regional Junior College and the team's many supporters in the
    2-3  community, and their exceptional accomplishments have rightfully
    2-4  earned them special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
    2-5        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-6  Legislature hereby congratulate the Vernon Regional Junior College
    2-7  men's rodeo team and their coach on attaining the 1994 National
    2-8  Intercollegiate Rodeo Association championship and extend to them
    2-9  best wishes for continued success in the future; and, be it further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-11  for the coach and team members and that a copy be prepared for
   2-12  prominent display at Vernon Regional Junior College as an
   2-13  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.