H.R. No. 963 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Santa Rosa Roundup of Vernon is one of the 1-2 state's most anticipated annual events and 1995 marks the 50th 1-3 anniversary of this unique celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Founded in the mid-1940s by the late E. Paul 1-5 Waggoner, who also built a superb facility for the event, the Santa 1-6 Rosa Roundup has since developed into one of the nation's premier 1-7 rodeos, boasting legendary rodeo stars and the finest bucking stock 1-8 to be found anywhere; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Now sponsored by the Santa Rosa Palomino Club, this 1-10 eagerly awaited spectacle's continued growth and popularity through 1-11 the years is a credit to that fine organization as well as its many 1-12 other supporters and participants who contribute to its resounding 1-13 success each year; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The cowboy on horseback is an image universally 1-15 associated with the State of Texas, and rodeo itself, which 1-16 celebrates the skills and determination of these rugged 1-17 individuals, has become an integral aspect of our state's heritage; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, Many of the feats that make up the principal events 1-20 in modern rodeo, including bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf 1-21 roping, bull riding, and steer wrestling, were performed originally 1-22 not as a means of entertainment but as a routine part of the work 1-23 of a cattle roundup in the days of the open range; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout its storied history, the Santa Rosa 2-1 Roundup of Vernon has provided patrons with both exceptional 2-2 entertainment and a glimpse of our frontier heritage and, on the 2-3 occasion of the roundup's 50th anniversary, it is indeed 2-4 appropriate that this truly Texan event be given special 2-5 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby declare the week of May 14-20, 1995, as Santa 2-8 Rosa Roundup Week in the State of Texas in commemoration of the 2-9 event's 50th anniversary and commend the roundup's past and present 2-10 sponsors, supporters, and fans for their vital support of this 2-11 outstanding community event; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the Santa Rosa Palomino Club as an expression of high 2-14 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.