TITLE: Congratulating Samantha Grace Perko of Sealy on winning the girls' breakaway roping competition at the 2017 Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo in Gonzales.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Samantha Grace Perko of Sealy on winning the girls' breakaway roping competition at the 2017 Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo in Gonzales.

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WHEREAS, Samantha Grace Perko of Sealy captured first place in the girls' breakaway roping competition at the Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo held in Gonzales February 17-18, 2017; and WHEREAS, Pitted against a field of formidable opponents in the Saturday event, Samantha Perko enjoyed an unforgettable professional rodeo debut, emerging victorious with an outstanding time of 3.81 seconds; and WHEREAS, The triumph was just the latest in this talented 13-year-old roper's impressive record of accomplishments, as she has previously won some 50 calf-roping contests, including a Texas Youth Rodeo Association subjunior breakaway roping state championship, and earned 5 saddles and more than 20 buckles; along the way, she has greatly benefited from the guidance of her roping coach, Sherman Lasker; and WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Mike and Renee Perko, Samantha Perko has distinguished herself as a top-notch athlete through her skill, determination, and commitment to excellence, and she will cherish her memories of this achievement for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Grace Perko on winning the 2017 Lester Meier Open Pro Rodeo girls' breakaway roping competition and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Samantha as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schubert Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 776 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House