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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 2-4, 2015, to share valuable lessons about one |
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of the Lone Star State's most feared creatures, Crotalus atrox, |
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commonly known as the Western diamondback rattlesnake; 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, Taking 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 encounters |
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in the outdoor rotunda; 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 84th 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 an enjoyable 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. |
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King of Taylor |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 251 was adopted by the House on |
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February 3, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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