H.R. No. 275


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kelly Kaminski of Bellville achieved the pinnacle of success in the sport of barrel racing when she won the world championship title at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada; and WHEREAS, A former Bellville Junior High School teacher, Ms. Kaminski left her teaching job to follow her dream of becoming a world-class barrel racer; that dream came true when she and her horse, Rocky, gave a stellar performance at the National Finals Rodeo competition that included placing in the top six in eight rounds with her best run coming in at the lightning-fast time of 13.89 seconds; a solid sixth-place time of 14.06 seconds in the final round cemented her victory and gave this tough competitor the coveted world title; and WHEREAS, Kelly Kaminski has demonstrated the skill, perseverance, and commitment to excellence required of a world champion, and she is a source of tremendous pride to her family, the Bellville community, and countless rodeo fans throughout the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kelly Kaminski on winning the world championship in barrel racing at the National Finals Rodeo and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Kaminski as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kolkhorst ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 275 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House