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