S.R. No. 769
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
1-3 in recognizing Ray Wharton of Bandera, Texas, on his induction
1-4 into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City on
1-5 October 23, 1994; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Crowned the World's Champion of Calf Ropers by
1-7 the Rodeo Cowboys Association in 1956, Ray Wharton won or placed
1-8 at every major rodeo in the United States during his outstanding
1-9 career; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Often referred to as the "Mighty Mite" of
1-11 rodeo's calf ropers, Ray Wharton first began roping when he was
1-12 a four-year-old by swinging nooses around goats in a neighbor's
1-13 arena; at the age of seven, he suffered a bad fall and subsequent
1-14 bone disease in his right arm and was threatened with the loss of
1-15 his arm; and
1-16 WHEREAS, An individual of uncommon determination and
1-17 perseverance, Ray Wharton regained the use of his arm, started
1-18 roping again, and worked on ranches in the Bandera area; his
1-19 first rodeo win was at Sabinal, Texas, and after 11 years of
1-20 competition in rodeos, he won the National Western at Denver;
1-21 and
1-22 WHEREAS, He became a roper of incomparable finesse and
1-23 captured his World Championship at the Madison Square Garden
2-1 Rodeo in New York City, crowning his highly successful career;
2-2 and
2-3 WHEREAS, Famous for his stamina, strength, and talent in the
2-4 rodeo world, Ray Wharton also became well known for his sincere
2-5 and warm personality and his generosity in helping others; and
2-6 WHEREAS, A gifted athlete who overcame adversity to achieve
2-7 his goals, Ray Wharton is an exemplary individual and a legendary
2-8 figure whose life story is a model of tenacity for youths across
2-9 the country; now, therefore, be it
2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11 74th Legislature, hereby commend Ray Wharton on his outstanding
2-12 achievements and extend to him congratulations on his induction
2-13 into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame; and, be it further
2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-15 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-16 Wentworth
2-17 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff
2-18 Barrientos Leedom Rosson
2-19 Bivins Lucio Shapiro
2-20 Brown Luna Sibley
2-21 Cain Madla Sims
2-22 Ellis Moncrief Truan
2-23 Gallegos Montford Turner
2-24 Galloway Nelson West
2-25 Harris Nixon Whitmire
3-1 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini
3-2 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-3 ______________________________________
3-4 President of the Senate
3-5 I hereby certify that the above
3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-7 on April 24, 1995.
3-8 ______________________________________
3-9 Secretary of the Senate
3-10 ______________________________________
3-11 Member, Texas Senate