SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 538

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Post Stampede Rodeo on the grand occasion of its 75th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, For more than seven decades, the Post Stampede Rodeo has drawn crowds to the community arena located just north of Post, Texas; though the arena has seen a number of upgrades over the years, visitors still enjoy the timeless charm of the communal gathering space; and

WHEREAS, The Post community upholds proud rodeo traditions as the birthplace of the American Junior Rodeo Association and as the host to the first all-junior rodeo in the state; and

WHEREAS, Today, the rodeo is managed by a board of 10 directors and benefits from the leadership of board president Lane Jones; all proceeds from the rodeo are directed back into the community in the form of high school scholarships and contributions to local civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Post Stampede Rodeo has won numerous awards over the years, and last year, it was named the Texas Cowboy Rodeo Association's Rodeo of the Year and the United Professional Rodeo Association's Co-Approved Rodeo of the Year; it was also named Organization of the Year by the Post Chamber of Commerce; it is indeed deserving of recognition for 75 years of success in the Post community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate the residents of Post and all who have contributed to the Post Stampede Rodeo's extraordinary 75-year history and extend best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the rodeo as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate