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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 510
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WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Senate take much pride in |
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recognizing Lieutenant Governor David H. Dewhurst, whose lengthy |
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list of accomplishments now includes the honor of induction into |
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the prestigious Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, Best known for his work as a longtime public |
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servant and for his leadership as president of the Texas Senate, |
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David Dewhurst has a history of success in an altogether |
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different arena, and he is now being recognized for his |
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exceptional accomplishments as a veteran rodeo cowboy and for his |
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contributions to the ranching industry in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Governor Dewhurst is being honored at the Texas |
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Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame's 34th Annual Induction Ceremony, where |
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he is to receive the 2009 Western Heritage Award; founded in |
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1975, the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame honors those who |
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exemplify the independent spirit of the rodeo cowboy and who |
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enhance the positive image of rodeo and the American West; and |
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WHEREAS, An impressive competitor who has met the hall of |
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fame's highest standards and who has shown leadership in all |
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facets of his life, Governor Dewhurst has distinguished himself |
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in rodeo as a team roper and as an internationally ranked |
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participant in cutting-horse events sanctioned by the National |
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Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse |
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Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Governor Dewhurst is a statesman and a highly |
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regarded public servant who is noted for his diverse talents and |
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interests; his storied career includes service in the Central |
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Intelligence Agency and the United States Department of State; he |
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is a successful businessman who entered the political world when |
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he was elected Texas land commissioner in 1998; he currently |
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raises Black Angus cattle on his ranches and serves as an |
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honorary vice president of the American Quarter Horse |
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Association; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Lieutenant Governor |
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David H. Dewhurst for his insightful and effective leadership and |
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extend congratulations to him on his achievements in the world of |
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rodeo and on his induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of |
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Fame; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Honorable David Dewhurst as a tribute to his latest |
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accomplishment from his colleagues in the Texas Senate. |
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Dean of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 25, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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