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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the men's rodeo team at Tarleton State University, |
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which won the national championship at the 2025 College National |
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Finals Rodeo; and |
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WHEREAS, These dedicated student athletes carried on a |
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proud legacy of exemplary skill and performance at the national |
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competition and captivated audiences during their individual and |
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team events; and |
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WHEREAS, Team members Montgomery Parsons, Coleman |
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Shallbetter, Bailey Small, and Waitley Sharon delivered |
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impressive performances in saddle bronc riding; Landris White |
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competed fiercely in steer wrestling, and Brayden Roe excelled in |
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tie-down roping; each athlete displayed remarkable grit, |
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precision, and the relentless drive to bring home the team |
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championship, scoring 250 points ahead of the runner-up; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of |
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head rodeo coach Mark Eakin and associate head rodeo coach |
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Brittany Stewart, these university competitors developed |
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outstanding discipline and proudly represented their university |
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as one of the nation's largest and winningest rodeo programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Tarleton State University and the State of Texas |
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are justifiably proud of the team for upholding a tradition of |
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excellence in collegiate rodeo through their exceptional |
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athleticism and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Tarleton |
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State University men's rodeo team on their distinguished |
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achievements and extend congratulations to the competitors and |
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coaching staff on winning the national championship at the 2025 |
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College National Finals Rodeo; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |