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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Black History Month observances are taking place |
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during February 2009, and this occasion provides a fitting |
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opportunity to pay tribute to celebrated rodeo rider Harold Cash of |
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Texas City for his achievements as a champion cowboy and community |
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leader; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Galveston County on December 26, 1948, |
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Harold Cash grew up during the era when the civil rights movement |
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was bringing about significant changes in the United States, and he |
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drew inspiration from the campaign for greater equality; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cash began his rodeo career in 1967 as a |
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competitor in the All-American Rodeo Association; he won acclaim |
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for his exceptional abilities in bareback riding, considered one of |
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the most demanding rodeo events; courageously riding powerful, |
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untamed horses without the benefit of a saddle or reins, he turned |
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in championship-winning performances that thrilled rodeo fans in |
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major cities all across the nation and earned the lasting respect of |
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his fellow cowboys; and |
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WHEREAS, The success Mr. Cash enjoyed in the rodeo arena made |
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him a role model, and he has since devoted himself to serving as a |
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mentor to area young people; he has placed a special emphasis on |
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providing educational assistance to those of limited financial |
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means, and his efforts have included seeking support for |
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scholarship programs and other initiatives among the members of the |
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rodeo community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cash was a longtime employee at Amoco, and he |
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retired from the company after 27 years of service; in recent years, |
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his activities have included work with the Over the Hill and Future |
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Cowboy Rodeo Association, based in Texas City, and his |
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contributions to that nonprofit organization have provided further |
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benefits to the residents of Galveston County; and |
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WHEREAS, Harold Cash is a living legend who has helped |
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underscore the significant role that African Americans have played |
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in the sport of rodeo and in other aspects of the Lone Star State's |
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western heritage, and his many accomplishments are indeed deserving |
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of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to Harold Cash for his |
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accomplishments as a rodeo cowboy and civic leader and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cash as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Edwards |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 591 was adopted by the House on |
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February 24, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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