H.R. No. 986



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sebastian Zarate of Laredo is making incomparable 
contributions to the breeding of Azteca horses in the Rio Grande 
Valley, and his efforts and achievements are most worthy of special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, As a horse expert for the Mid–Valley Stables in 
Mercedes, Mr. Zarate focuses on the proper selection of the Azteca, 
a crossbred horse with Andalusian and Quarter Horse bloodlines that 
is noteworthy for its strong bone density, ability to maintain in 
the air, and iron-like hooves; he is the only person authorized by 
the International Association of Mexican Azteca Horse Breeders to 
approve, value, and register Azteca horses in the United States; 
and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed trainer and breeder has taken his team 
to perform at the Houston Livestock Show and to participate in the 
Rose Bowl Parade, and he is scheduled to perform three shows at the 
16th Annual Rio Grande Valley Onion Festival, sponsored by the 
Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Weslaco, on April 
2, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to serving as a trainer for the Azteca 
horse ranch, founded by Ruben Cardenas, Mr. Zarate teaches numerous 
students the technique and discipline that it takes to communicate 
with and understand the horse and to engage in healthy riding; and
	WHEREAS, Sebastian Zarate's skillful work with Azteca horses 
brings wide attention to this beautiful breed, and it is most 
appropriate to recognize him for his unwavering commitment to the 
highest standards of achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Sebastian Zarate for his dedication to the 
breeding and training of Azteca horses and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Zarate as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Martinez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 986 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House