H.R. No. 296
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Sweetwater Jaycees are visiting the State
  Capitol on February 9-11, 2011, to share valuable lessons about one
  of the Lone Star State's most misunderstood residents, the snake;
  and
         WHEREAS, Each year the Sweetwater Jaycees sponsor the World's
  Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, a three-day extravaganza originally
  conceived by a group of area farmers and ranchers plagued by an
  overpopulation of rattlesnakes; and
         WHEREAS, Bringing their show on the road, group members have
  come to Austin to offer their fellow Texans snake demonstrations,
  information on snake safety, and the ever-popular snake "petting"
  exhibit; and
         WHEREAS, This fun and informative event is always a favorite
  at the State Capitol, and it is a pleasure to recognize the
  Sweetwater Jaycees for another unforgettable presentation; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby welcome the Sweetwater Jaycees to the State
  Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a successful and
  memorable visit; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  King of Taylor
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 296 was adopted by the House on
  February 9, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House