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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Carson Ray of Groveton High School distinguished |
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himself by winning the cutting competition at the National High |
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School Rodeo Association Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming, in July |
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2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Following strong performances in state events, |
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Mr. Ray advanced to the NHSRA Finals, where he matched up against |
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top U.S. and international riders; after finishing the first |
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go-round with a two-point lead, he tied with two other riders for |
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the top spot in the second go, and he closed out the contest by |
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earning 150 points in the final to become world champion; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Wade and Teressa Ray, Carson Ray is a |
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junior at Groveton High and a member of Groveton FFA; though he has |
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been participating in cutting events for less than two years, he has |
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drawn on the expert horseback-riding skills he has developed while |
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working with his father in the cattle business; and |
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WHEREAS, With his fine showing in the NHSRA Finals, Carson |
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Ray has brought great credit to his school and community, and he may |
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take justifiable pride in this outstanding achievement; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Carson Ray on winning the cutting |
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competition at the 2018 National High School Rodeo Association |
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Finals and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ray as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Ashby |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 221 was adopted by the House on March |
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6, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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