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  89R14559 CW-D     By: Smithee H.C.R. No. 87       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Cowboys, ranching, and rodeos are cultural icons   that reflect the identity of the Lone Star State, and Amarillo has   played a significant role in celebrating and preserving this rich   heritage; and          WHEREAS, Competitive rodeo events grew out of the cattle   industry in the American West, and the Texas Panhandle became a   major hub for cattle drives and open-range ranching beginning in   the late 1800s; the region has served as home to some of the most   famous ranches in state history, including the JA Ranch established   in 1876, the XIT Ranch founded in 1885, and the Frying Pan Ranch,   which was created in the 1880s; over time, cowboys from neighboring   ranch operations challenged each other's riding and roping skills   in rodeo competitions, and local contests became annual events; and          WHEREAS, Today, that tradition continues through ranch   rodeos, which feature working ranch hands instead of professional   rodeo athletes; Amarillo serves as a center for these contests,   which draw tens of thousands of spectators to the city each year;   the Tri-State Ranch Rodeo takes place as part of the annual   Tri-State Fair & Rodeo, and the Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo is   held over the Fourth of July holiday; the Working Ranch Cowboys   Association conducts the World Championship Ranch Rodeo finals, and   Amarillo is also home to the Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo as well   as the West Texas Ranch Rodeo, which hosts collegiate teams from   around the country; in addition, the Boys Ranch Rodeo sponsored by   Cal Farley's Boys Ranch dates to 1945; and          WHEREAS, Today, ranching remains an important economic   driver for the Amarillo area, and the city's Western traditions are   celebrated through special events, museums, and historic sites that   honor the working cowboy lifestyle; and          WHEREAS, Ranch rodeos are a source of pride and prosperity   for the residents of Amarillo, and the city's reputation as a   showcase for the sport makes it a popular destination for visitors   and competitors from across the Lone Star State and beyond; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Amarillo as the official Ranch Rodeo Capital of   Texas; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of   Section 391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in   effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is   finally passed by the legislature.