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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 736
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Raul Gaona, Sr., of San Antonio, who is being |
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inducted into the Frontier Times Museum Hall of Honor in Bandera |
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on July 25, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The Frontier Times Museum was established in 1933 |
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by J. Marvin Hunter to showcase the exploits of the pioneers |
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whose courage and strength of character played a major role in |
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the opening of the West and the creation of the icon known as the |
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true Texan; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Gaona is one of the foremost promoters of |
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traditional Mexican culture in our state; he has initiated a |
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valuable cultural exchange between our state and the nation of |
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Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Dr. Gaona is one of |
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the principal founders of the San Antonio Charro Association, the |
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oldest Charro association in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Raul Gaona embodies the principles and |
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courage exhibited by the early pioneers memorialized in the |
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Frontier Times Museum, and it is truly fitting that he receive |
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this singular honor on July 25, 2009, the National Day of the |
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American Cowboy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Raul Gaona, Sr., for his many |
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contributions to the rich legacy of our state and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Uresti |
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President 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 April 27, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |