Bill Text: TX HCR9 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 9 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Designating Llano as the official Barrel Racing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-07-08 - Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism [HCR9 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HCR9-Introduced.html

	87S10006 CW-D

	By: Murr	H.C.R. No. 9



	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, In recent years, the Hill Country community of Llano
	has become known throughout Texas as a thriving center for the sport
	of barrel racing; and
	WHEREAS, The John L. Kuykendall Event Center and Arena
	attracts a multitude of competitors and fans to the city, and the
	Llano Chamber of Commerce estimates that the economic impact from
	barrel racing exceeds $1 million annually; and
	WHEREAS, From 2016 to 2020, the number of barrel races held at
	the JLK Arena grew by 200 percent, with total annual race days
	increasing from 50 to 120; approximately 150 events are slated to
	take place in 2021, and the venue is also used for practice sessions
	for several days each week; and
	WHEREAS, Renowned as one of the safest barrel racing
	facilities in Texas, the JLK Arena has been honored with a Justin
	Boots Best Footing Award from the Women's Professional Rodeo
	Association in recognition of the exceptional ground conditions at
	its races; and
	WHEREAS, Barrel racing is a source of pride and prosperity
	for the residents of Llano, and the city's efforts to showcase the
	sport are furthering the rich rodeo heritage of the Lone Star State;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	1st Called Session, hereby designate Llano as the official Barrel
	Racing 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.