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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, William Dillahunty of Uvalde is stepping down as the |
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leader of the Sahawe Indian Dancers after half a century of |
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outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dillahunty first became involved with the group |
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when he joined the Comanche Club Indians in 1950, shortly after the |
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organization was formed by Boy Scout Troop No. 81; within two |
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years, a new name had been adopted and he was performing specialty |
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Native American routines as a member of the Sahawe Indian Dancers; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Returning to lead the group in 1962, Mr. Dillahunty |
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has inspired hundreds of boys with his knowledge and creativity; |
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participants visit American Indian gatherings around the country |
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and consult books and films to learn ancient ceremonial dances, and |
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they also construct their own elaborate costumes; during the past |
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50 years, over 2,000 performances have been given in 27 states and |
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more than 200 Texas cities; and |
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WHEREAS, Also frequently performing in their own outdoor |
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theater that was opened in 1981, the dancers were selected as |
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Uvalde's number one tourist attraction by the Texas Travel Writers, |
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and they have been designated as the city's Ambassadors of Good |
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Will; and |
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WHEREAS, William Dillahunty has made a meaningful difference |
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in the life of his community, and his commitment and outstanding |
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achievements are truly deserving of special recognition; 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 honor William Dillahunty, leader of the Sahawe |
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Indian Dancers from 1962 through 2012, and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Dillahunty as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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King of Zavala |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1394 was adopted by the House on May |
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1, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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