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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Every Texan is a rightful heir to the rich and |
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colorful history of the Old West, and those individuals who seek to |
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foster a greater appreciation of that heritage are deserving of our |
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praise and admiration; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1999 by John Coleman, the Brazos Bottom |
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Cowographers is a nonprofit group composed of more than 50 members |
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who present lively performances that evoke all the rough romance of |
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the frontier for delighted audiences across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, This talented troupe's itinerary takes it to |
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communities throughout Texas, and at every stop spectators are |
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treated to a live-action spectacle performed on a set resembling a |
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small town of the Old West; and |
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WHEREAS, A vivid cast of characters populates the fictional |
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town of Brazos Bottom, brought to life by the gifted participants |
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who have dedicated themselves to this unique form of performance |
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art; and |
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WHEREAS, Offering both an entertaining and educational |
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window into yesteryear, the Brazos Bottom Cowographers draw fans |
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from all walks of life wherever the group's members perform; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Brazos Bottom Cowographers |
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entertainment group for its efforts to honor and immortalize the |
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history of the Old West and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Brazos Bottom Cowographers as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |