H.R. No. 612



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tom Moorhouse of Benjamin was inducted into the 
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame on January 13, 2005, in a ceremony at the 
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo; and
	WHEREAS, A true Texas cowboy, Mr. Moorhouse raises Black 
Baldy cattle and lives on a 130,000-acre family ranch 200 miles 
northwest of Fort Worth, where he prefers to pursue his vocation the 
old-fashioned way; his reputation as an honest, hardworking man of 
the land makes him one of the most respected ranchers in the Lone 
Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 27, 1946, in Knox City, this esteemed 
cattleman grew up on a ranch and attended Sul Ross University, where 
he earned his bachelor's degree in agribusiness; he also served in 
the Texas Army National Guard from 1971 until 1978, and he has 
further distinguished himself as a member of the King County School 
Board and the King County Tax Appraisal District; and
	WHEREAS, No stranger to accolades, Mr. Moorhouse has been 
awarded the Foy Proctor Memorial Cowman Award of Honor and the Texas 
Cowboy Reunion's Working Ranch Cowboy Award; he was named the Texas 
Ranch Rodeo's Top Hand twice in 15 years, and was deemed the Western 
Heritage Classic's Top Hand in 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Moorhouse enjoys the enduring love and support 
of a strong family, including his wife, Becky, and their five 
children; his strength of character and dedication to the Western 
lifestyle are a source of inspiration to cattlemen across the 
state, and he is a most fitting addition to this showcase of 
legendary Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Tom Moorhouse on his induction into 
the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes 
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Moorhouse as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hardcastle

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 612 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House