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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jonathan Horn and Kadan Mantooth of Cal Farley's |
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Boys Ranch distinguished themselves by qualifying for the 2018 |
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Wrangler Junior National Finals Rodeo, which took place December 6 |
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through 15 in Las Vegas; and |
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WHEREAS, The pair made history as the first Boys Ranch |
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representatives to advance to the Junior National Finals Rodeo; |
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Mr. Horn competed in bareback riding and saw his performance in Las |
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Vegas come to an end after suffering an injury in the first round; |
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Mr. Mantooth took part in saddle bronc riding, ultimately finishing |
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in 11th place; these talented cowboys have trained together for |
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four years, participating in the annual Boys Ranch Rodeo and in |
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numerous high school rodeos; and |
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WHEREAS, By qualifying for the Wrangler Junior NFR, Mr. Horn |
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and Mr. Mantooth earned a place among the top youth rodeo athletes |
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from around the nation; a record number of 700-plus competitors |
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were included in the 2018 event, demonstrating their skills in |
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eight events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, |
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steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, |
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and team roping; and |
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WHEREAS, To perform at the highest level in the demanding |
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sport of rodeo requires not only skill but also exceptional |
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dedication, and these fine young Texans may reflect with pride on |
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this notable achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jonathan Horn and Kadan Mantooth on |
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qualifying for the 2018 Wrangler Junior National Finals Rodeo and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Horn and Mr. Mantooth as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Price |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 257 was adopted by the House on |
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February 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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