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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since the inception of the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant |
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five decades ago, Miss Rodeo Texas has served as a vibrant goodwill |
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ambassador of rodeo and has worked to keep our state's Western |
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heritage alive and flourishing; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, Miss Rodeo Texas, Inc., hosts a |
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scholarship pageant that consists of horsemanship, appearance, and |
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personality competitions where contestants compete against other |
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finalists from across the state; the organization strives to |
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maintain an enriching environment for all participants and |
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committee members, and the winners are provided with an educational |
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scholarship and support as they represent Texas, the sport of |
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professional rodeo, and the Western apparel industry; furthermore, |
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the winner goes on to compete in the national Miss Rodeo America |
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competition; and |
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WHEREAS, During her reign, Miss Rodeo Texas travels |
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throughout the state educating others on the importance of Texas |
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agriculture and the significant impact that our rich Western |
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heritage has had on our state's development; in addition, she works |
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closely with professional rodeos and rodeo associations to help |
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keep the Western industry thriving; and |
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WHEREAS, The Miss Rodeo Texas program celebrates a |
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significant part of the Lone Star State's storied history, and it |
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provides young women with the opportunity to develop their talents |
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and interpersonal skills and to achieve their educational goals; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 23, 2023, as Miss Rodeo Texas Day. |
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Flores |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1307 was adopted by the House on May |
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6, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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