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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Samantha Grace Perko of Sealy captured first place |
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in the girls' breakaway roping competition at the Lester Meier Open |
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Pro Rodeo held in Gonzales February 17-18, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Pitted against a field of formidable opponents in |
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the Saturday event, Samantha Perko enjoyed an unforgettable |
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professional rodeo debut, emerging victorious with an outstanding |
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time of 3.81 seconds; and |
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WHEREAS, The triumph was just the latest in this talented |
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13-year-old roper's impressive record of accomplishments, as she |
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has previously won some 50 calf-roping contests, including a Texas |
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Youth Rodeo Association subjunior breakaway roping state |
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championship, and earned 5 saddles and more than 20 buckles; along |
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the way, she has greatly benefited from the guidance of her roping |
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coach, Sherman Lasker; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Mike and Renee Perko, |
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Samantha Perko has distinguished herself as a top-notch athlete |
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through her skill, determination, and commitment to excellence, and |
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she will cherish her memories of this achievement for years to come; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Grace Perko on winning the |
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2017 Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo girls' breakaway roping |
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competition and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Samantha as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |