79R10312 BJM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 842



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The hard work and perseverance of Dakota Newman of 
Stanton came to fruition on March 11, 2005, when her steer, Goober, 
was named Junior Market Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock 
Show and Rodeo; and
	WHEREAS, Winning in a field of nearly 1,800 steers to receive 
the division's most prestigious accolade, Ms. Newman will earn a 
minimum of $75,000 for her "all other breed" category animal, which 
greatly impressed show officials; and
	WHEREAS, A student at Stanton Junior High School and a member 
of the Martin County 4-H Club, Ms. Newman plans on using her 
generous cash prize to finance her education at Texas A&M 
University, where she plans to study veterinary science; and
	WHEREAS, Dakota Newman's outstanding efforts are 
commendable, and the dedication to excellence that she has 
exhibited at such a young age will no doubt aid her as she embarks on 
a bright and rewarding future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dakota Newman on earning Junior 
Market Grand Champion honors at the Houston Livestock Show and 
Rodeo and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Newman as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.