TITLE: Congratulating Louis M. Pearce, Jr., on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Louis M. Pearce, Jr., on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.

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WHEREAS, Louis M. Pearce, Jr., is being inducted into the Texas Heroes Hall of Honor at the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera on July 23, 2011, the National Day of the American Cowboy; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1933, the museum houses the Western memorabilia collection of J. Marvin Hunter, the publisher of Frontier Times magazine; this year's Hall of Honor ceremony recognizes the pioneering spirit, strength of character, and contributions to Texas culture of one posthumous inductee and four living legends; and WHEREAS, Louis Pearce has devoted more than 60 years of his life to building the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo into one of the largest and best exhibitions of its kind in the United States; and WHEREAS, A true cowboy at heart, Mr. Pearce is a longtime rancher who has established ranches in Brazoria, Atascosa, Zavala, and Maverick Counties; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Louis Pearce has greatly enhanced the richness and diversity of Texas culture, and he may indeed take pride in this special recognition from the Frontier Times Museum; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Louis M. Pearce, Jr., on his induction into the Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of Honor and commend him for his enduring contributions to the Lone Star State; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Pearce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Miller of Comal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2083 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House