79R6148 MAM-D

By:  Cook of Navarro                                              H.R. No. 627



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Thoroughbred Association (TTA) is the 
largest state breed organization of its kind in the country, and its 
chief aim is to promote responsible Thoroughbred ownership, 
breeding, and racing and to educate the public about these fine 
animals; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1955 by a group of Dallas businessmen, 
the TTA is headquartered in Austin and represents more than 2,000 
members; the association offers many unique programs designed to 
encourage research, disseminate information, and invite public 
interest in Thoroughbred breeding and racing in Texas, including 
the publication of the award-winning magazine, The Texas 
Thoroughbred; and
	WHEREAS, Texas ranks in the top three states in the nation for 
the number of Thoroughbred foals born each year and is home to the 
second highest Thoroughbred stallion population in the country; and
	WHEREAS, The TTA is an exemplary organization that provides 
an important service to the owners and breeders of Thoroughbreds by 
encouraging sportsmanship and ethical practices in the breeding and 
racing industry; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Texas Thoroughbred Association for 
its promotion of responsible ownership of Thoroughbreds and extend 
sincere best wishes to its members for continued success; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.