H.R. No. 2086

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Toots Mansfield is being posthumously inducted into the Texas Heroes Hall of Honor at the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera on July 23, 2011, the National Day of the American Cowboy; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1933, the museum houses the Western memorabilia collection of J. Marvin Hunter, the publisher of Frontier Times magazine; this year's Hall of Honor ceremony recognizes the pioneering spirit, strength of character, and contributions to Texas culture of one posthumous inductee and four living legends; and

WHEREAS, Toots Mansfield blazed a trail of cowboy glory across the nation, winning the title of world champion calf roper seven times from 1939 to 1950; he was the recipient of more buckles, saddles, trophies, and personal awards than any other professional tie-down roper of his generation; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Mansfield continued to promote the legacy of rodeo as president of the Rodeo Cowboys Association and also as a generous mentor of younger riders, with whom he shared his considerable expertise over the years; and

WHEREAS, Toots Mansfield's many accomplishments greatly enhanced the richness and diversity of Texas culture, making him most worthy of this special recognition from the Frontier Times Museum; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the induction of Toots Mansfield into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor and celebrate his enduring contributions to the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mansfield's family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Miller of Comal

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2086 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House