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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Johnny Trotter of Hereford on the occasion of his |
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induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame was established to |
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honor those men and women who have excelled in the sport and |
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business of rodeo and who have advanced the western lifestyle in |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Trotter is president of the American Quarter |
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Horse Association; for many years, he has focused his efforts on |
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racing and roping and on issues related to the use of horses in |
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ranch work and breeding; he is an avid team roper and has |
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participated in numerous competitions, including the World Series |
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of Team Roping; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Trotter is also the chief executive officer of |
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Livestock Investors, Limited, and an executive committee member of |
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First Financial Bankshares, Incorporated; he has been active in a |
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wide range of community and philanthropic organizations, including |
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the West Texas A&M University Foundation, the Make-A-Wish |
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Foundation, and the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, He is respected and admired for his many |
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contributions to his community and the ranching and rodeo |
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industries of Texas, and it is truly fitting that he receive special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend Johnny Trotter on his many achievements and extend |
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congratulations to him on his 2015 induction into the Texas Cowboy |
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Hall of Fame; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him |
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as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |