R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 10th Annual Cattle Barons' Gala will be held on 1-2 June 7, 1997, at the Cavender Ranch in Griffin, and this event is 1-3 indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The theme for this year's gala is "A Tin Star Salute 1-5 to a Decade of Tradition," and in a continuance of the commitment 1-6 to excellence that has become associated with this annual benefit, 1-7 this year's featured entertainer is country music recording star 1-8 Mark Chestnut; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Proceeds from the evening-long event will, as 1-10 always, go to the American Cancer Society to help promote cancer 1-11 awareness and prevention and provide treatment for those suffering 1-12 from this devastating affliction; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The latest estimates predict that approximately one 1-14 out of three Americans will develop cancer in some form during his 1-15 or her lifetime, and the American Cancer Society is committed to 1-16 stamping out this dreaded disease while advancing coping skills and 1-17 recovery suggestions for individuals who develop cancer; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During this "Decade of Tradition," the Cattle 1-19 Barons' Gala has contributed more than $1.5 million to this 1-20 outstanding organization, and many Smith County residents have 1-21 benefited from these generous annual donations; in 1995-1996, 382 1-22 cancer patients received free services in Smith County as part of a 1-23 program sponsored by the American Cancer Society; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Events such as the Annual Cattle Barons' Gala 2-1 demonstrate the power of unity in the face of adversity and set a 2-2 shining example for Texans and Americans everywhere, and the 2-3 members of this chamber are pleased to recognize this noteworthy 2-4 affair; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby commemorate the 10th Annual Cattle Barons' Gala 2-7 and offer best wishes for another successful year of fund-raising; 2-8 and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for 1997 cochairs Janet Hills and Carol Langston as an 2-11 expression of highest regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kamel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 524 was adopted by the House on April 18, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House