H.R. No. 257

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jonathan Horn and Kadan Mantooth of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch distinguished themselves by qualifying for the 2018 Wrangler Junior National Finals Rodeo, which took place December 6 through 15 in Las Vegas; and

WHEREAS, The pair made history as the first Boys Ranch representatives to advance to the Junior National Finals Rodeo; Mr. Horn competed in bareback riding and saw his performance in Las Vegas come to an end after suffering an injury in the first round; Mr. Mantooth took part in saddle bronc riding, ultimately finishing in 11th place; these talented cowboys have trained together for four years, participating in the annual Boys Ranch Rodeo and in numerous high school rodeos; and

WHEREAS, By qualifying for the Wrangler Junior NFR, Mr. Horn and Mr. Mantooth earned a place among the top youth rodeo athletes from around the nation; a record number of 700-plus competitors were included in the 2018 event, demonstrating their skills in eight events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, and team roping; and

WHEREAS, To perform at the highest level in the demanding sport of rodeo requires not only skill but also exceptional dedication, and these fine young Texans may reflect with pride on this notable achievement; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jonathan Horn and Kadan Mantooth on qualifying for the 2018 Wrangler Junior National Finals Rodeo and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Horn and Mr. Mantooth as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Price

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 257 was adopted by the House on February 13, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House