By Clark H.R. No. 619 75R11283 JHS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, With the development of the Texoma Stampede, members 1-2 of the Sherman Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders have 1-3 come up with a unique way to foster unity among area nonprofit 1-4 organizations while increasing awareness among the local citizenry 1-5 of the wide range of services being offered by these worthy groups; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, To this end, organizers have brought together a host 1-8 of charitable organizations to participate in Stampede Week from 1-9 April 21-28, 1997; throughout the week, various community groups 1-10 will sponsor a number of exciting events, such as a softball 1-11 tournament, a five-kilometer walk, and a dance exposition and 1-12 competition, in support of deserving charities and projects; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Other festivities include a barbecue dinner and a 1-14 concert by country music star Steve Wariner at Loy Lake Park on 1-15 April 25 to benefit the Women's Crisis Center; the following 1-16 morning kicks off with the Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast, and 1-17 this gathering will begin a day of outdoor activities and 1-18 competitions at nearby Loy Lake; and 1-19 WHEREAS, April 28, the final day of Stampede Week, features 1-20 the "Makin' Tracks" kids' track meet at Grayson County Speedway and 1-21 the Cowboy Cow Pasture Golf Tournament at Tanglewood Resort; this 1-22 unique contest is played on horseback using real cowpatties and is 1-23 sure to be a crowd pleaser; and 1-24 WHEREAS, By bringing many of Grayson County's nonprofit 2-1 groups together for a single event, the Texoma Stampede creates 2-2 solidarity among these worthwhile organizations while also raising 2-3 much-needed funds and providing greater exposure for the causes 2-4 they represent, and the lasting effects of endeavors such as this 2-5 will benefit not only these fine organizations, but the entire 2-6 community as well; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby recognize April 21-28, 1997, as Texoma Stampede 2-9 Week and honor all those who have given generously of their time 2-10 and talents to ensure the success of this event; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the Sherman Chamber of Commerce as an expression of 2-13 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.