HR861 - Congratulating Bradford S. Barnes on his retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

      H.R. No. 861       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Bradford S. Barnes is retiring as president of the   Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in April 2025, drawing to a close an   exceptional tenure with FWSSR that has spanned nearly four decades;   and          WHEREAS, Brad Barnes joined the Fort Worth Stock Show and   Rodeo in 1986 as an original member of the calf scramble committee,   and he went on to serve on the Hispanic advisory, ranch horse, and   ranch rodeo committees; he was elected to the board of directors in   1987, and three years later, he was appointed to the executive   committee; he became a full-time staff member in 2004 when he was   named executive vice president, and he was promoted to general   manager in 2007; and          WHEREAS, In 2010, Mr. Barnes was elected president of FWSSR,   Fort Worth's oldest and largest public event, attracting more than   a million visitors each year and awarding grants and scholarships   to 4-H and FFA exhibitors from across Texas; under his leadership,   the FWSSR has experienced significant growth and program   expansions, and Mr. Barnes has also helped guide renovations at the   Will Rogers Memorial Center, the event's home; moreover, he oversaw   the debut of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo in 2010, and FWSSR further   reflects the diversity of the community through the Best of Mexico   Celebración, the Invitational Escaramuza & Charro Cala   competition, and Día de la Familia; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Barnes is expected to take on the role of FWSSR   president emeritus following his retirement; he is an honorary   director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association   and a former president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers   Foundation and the Cattle Raisers Museum; in addition, he is   actively involved with the T & L Ranch Company, a family operation   in Jack County; and          WHEREAS, Brad Barnes has distinguished himself through his   unwavering commitment to the mission of the Fort Worth Stock Show   and Rodeo, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his myriad   contributions as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his   life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Bradford S. Barnes on his   retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo and   extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his   endeavors; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Barnes as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Geren     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 861 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House