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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Sammy Andrews of Addielou was inducted into the |
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Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008, and this honor offers |
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well-deserved recognition for this respected stock contractor and |
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rodeo ambassador; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of fellow hall of fame inductee |
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B. D. Andrews, Sammy Andrews has been involved in the sport of |
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rodeo throughout his life; he competed in bareback riding and steer |
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wrestling and worked as a pickup man, and he began producing amateur |
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events in the 1980s; and |
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WHEREAS, Choosing to follow his father's example, he turned |
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his attention to stock contracting and soon became well known for |
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the quality of his animals, particularly for those he provided for |
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the bull-riding event; the most famous was Bodacious, considered |
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one of the greatest bucking bulls of all time, which gave up only |
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eight qualified rides during its years in the arena; and |
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WHEREAS, The Andrews Rodeo Company has also handled renowned |
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bulls such as Skoal's Outlaw Willie and Skat Kat, which, like |
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Bodacious, were honored with Bucking Bull of the Year honors; |
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official commendations have also been awarded to Mr. Andrews |
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himself, including his selection as the 2002 Stock Contractor of |
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the Year by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; and |
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WHEREAS, A prominent figure in the world of rodeo, |
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Mr. Andrews and his livestock have been featured on television |
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programs and in newspaper and magazine articles, and he has become |
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an influential voice in the sport through his service on the |
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executive council of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his long and accomplished career, |
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Sammy Andrews has contributed greatly to the growth of rodeo and |
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furthered the Lone Star State's considerable reputation as a center |
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for western-themed sports and activities, and he is indeed |
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deserving of this prestigious hall of fame honor; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Sammy Andrews on his induction into the Texas |
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Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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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 Mr. Andrews as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |