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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the |
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founding of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America in |
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Fort Worth on May 10, 2014, presents a fitting opportunity to |
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commemorate the achievements of this noteworthy organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the TLBAA |
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has grown from 30 members that first year to some 3,000 members in |
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eight countries today, along with 23 affiliate organizations in the |
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United States and overseas; headquartered in Fort Worth since 1981, |
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the organization works to promote awareness of Texas Longhorn |
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cattle as a distinct breed and to preserve its unique heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, The TLBAA has registered more than 400,000 animals |
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over the past five decades; in addition, the association helps |
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owners to maintain the breed's purity and encourages other ranchers |
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to develop herds of the cattle; the organization also supports |
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scientific research into the ancestry of the Texas Longhorn and |
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into future breeding; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the TLBAA hosts the Texas Longhorn Expo |
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in Fort Worth, which includes the TLBAA World Open Show as well as |
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the National Youth Show of the affiliated organization, the Texas |
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Longhorn Breeders of Tomorrow; as part of its anniversary |
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celebration, the group is also unveiling a new office building and |
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museum at the Fort Worth stockyards; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas Longhorn cattle have played a central role in |
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the history, culture, and agricultural economy of the Lone Star |
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State, and for half a century, the TLBAA has performed an invaluable |
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service by working to preserve the heritage and ensure the future of |
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this iconic Texas breed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Longhorn Breeders |
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Association of America on its 50th anniversary and extend to its |
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officers and members sincere best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anderson |
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King of Parker |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2116 was adopted by the House on May |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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