1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 436 1-3 WHEREAS, Among all the breeds of dog that can be found in 1-4 Texas, few have an association with the state as noteworthy as 1-5 that enjoyed by the Blue Lacy; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Believed to be the first dog breed to have 1-7 originated in this state, the dog is named for the Lacy family, 1-8 which developed the breed in the mid-1800s for herding and 1-9 hunting; descended from greyhound, scenthound, and coyote stock, 1-10 the Blue Lacy has a capacity for hard work that typifies the 1-11 rugged virtues of a Texas ranch-hand; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In addition to its place of origin and its 1-13 ranching pedigree, this companionable dog boasts another 1-14 association with the State of Texas: the Lacy family, including 1-15 George W. Lacy and his brothers, moved from Kentucky to 1-16 Burnet County in 1858 and settled in the area of present-day 1-17 Marble Falls; several decades later, when a new state capitol 1-18 was erected in Austin, George Lacy and the other owners of 1-19 Granite Mountain donated the red granite that was used in its 1-20 construction; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The Blue Lacy is a Texas native, a working dog 2-2 bred to play an essential role in ranch operations, and a dog 2-3 whose original breeders played a critical part in the building 2-4 of the State Capitol, and this proud heritage gives the Blue Lacy 2-5 especially strong Texas credentials; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby honor the Blue Lacy dog breed as 2-8 a true Texas breed. 2-9 Staples 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 8, 2001. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate