HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Joe Beaver of Huntsville garnered his third 1-2 all-around world title at the 42nd National Finals Rodeo, and this 1-3 significant accomplishment is indeed worthy of special legislative 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, He edged fellow Texans Scott Johnston and Fred 1-6 Whitfield for the all-around title at the prestigious competition 1-7 held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; 1-8 Mr. Beaver's outstanding efforts earned him more than $225,000 in 1-9 prize money; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition, he teamed with Texas native Bret Gould 1-11 to win the team roping competition; the dynamic duo finished the 1-12 event with a stellar time of 4.2 seconds, which was six seconds 1-13 faster than their nearest competitors and moved them to fourth in 1-14 their respective world standings; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A five-time world champion calf roper, Mr. Beaver 1-16 was selected by fans as the Original Coors Fan's Favorite Cowboy 1-17 and received a $5,000 bonus and a replica trophy of the Original 1-18 Coors Fan's Favorite Cowboy bronze sculpture created by well-known 1-19 Western artist Tony Chytka; and 1-20 WHEREAS, With his enormous talent, customary flair, and 1-21 uncanny ability to rise to the occasion, Mr. Beaver has once again 1-22 demonstrated the indomitable spirit and desire necessary to become 1-23 a champion; his performance at the National Finals Rodeo was truly 1-24 remarkable, and it is most fitting to pay tribute to him at this 2-1 time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby congratulate Joe Beaver for his most recent accolade as well 2-4 as his career achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-5 for continued success and good fortune; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Beaver as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Ellis _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 175 was adopted by the House on February 26, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 175 was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2001, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor