R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Thousands of motorcycles and motorcycle enthusiasts 1-2 flock to El Paso each year to participate in the annual Border Run, 1-3 a three-day event that includes parades, drag races, concerts, 1-4 trading, and a chance to eat great food and meet old and new 1-5 friends; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This year's event, sponsored by Barnett 1-7 Harley-Davidson and Rods & Wheels Bar & Grill, will begin May 4 and 1-8 continue through May 6, 2001, with the noble goals of raising money 1-9 for the Katja Epilepsy Foundation and the Abused and Abandoned 1-10 Animal Society and to increase motorcycle awareness and provide 1-11 entertainment for El Pasoans; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The adventurous spirit and freedom-seeking heart 1-13 found in all Texans is especially exemplified in our motorcycle 1-14 enthusiasts, and it gives the members of this chamber great 1-15 pleasure to salute them and the city of El Paso for keeping this 1-16 spirit alive; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-18 Legislature commend Barnett Harley-Davidson, Rods & Wheels Bar & 1-19 Grill, and motorcycle enthusiasts for their dedication to the El 1-20 Paso community and for ensuring that the spirit of Texas lives on. Chavez _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 954 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House