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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Sweetwater Jaycees are visiting the State |
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Capitol on February 4-6, 2013, to share valuable lessons about one |
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of the Lone Star State's most misunderstood residents, the snake; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Each year the Sweetwater Jaycees sponsor the World's |
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Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, a three-day extravaganza originally |
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conceived by a group of area farmers and ranchers plagued by an |
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overpopulation of rattlesnakes; and |
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WHEREAS, Bringing their show on the road, group members have |
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come to Austin to offer their fellow Texans snake demonstrations, |
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information on snake safety, and the ever-popular snake "petting" |
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exhibit; and |
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WHEREAS, This fun and informative event is always a favorite |
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at the State Capitol, and it is a pleasure to recognize the |
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Sweetwater Jaycees for another unforgettable presentation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the Sweetwater Jaycees to the State |
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Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for a successful and |
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memorable visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |