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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association is hosting |
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its 100th annual show and sale in Kerrville from June 27 to 29, |
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2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1920, TAGRA was founded to serve as |
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the official voice of Angora goat raisers in the Lone Star State and |
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to organize a yearly statewide show and sale for the goat ranching |
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community; the first event was held in Rio Frio under the leadership |
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of Bob Davis, the organization's first president; and |
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WHEREAS, This year, the centennial is taking place at the |
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Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center and features registered |
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white and colored Angora goats for show and sale, as well as vendors |
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selling a wide variety of natural fibers; in addition, the occasion |
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is serving as the national show for the Colored Angora Goat Breeders |
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Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of a century, this signature |
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showcase has provided goat-raising professionals with an |
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opportunity to celebrate their trade, and this special anniversary |
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gathering is indeed worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th annual show and sale |
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sponsored by the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association and extend |
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to the organizers and attendees sincere best wishes for a rewarding |
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visit to Kerrville; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for TAGRA as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Murr |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1474 was adopted by the House on May |
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10, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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