TITLE: Recognizing Helen Kleberg Groves for her contributions to the Lone Star State.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Helen Kleberg Groves for her contributions to the Lone Star State.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Helen Kleberg Groves for her professional success and her many contributions to the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Helen Groves was raised on the famed King Ranch in Kingsville; she has devoted her career to the ranching and livestock industries and has further dedicated herself to working with numerous foundations; and WHEREAS, Helen served as the director of King Ranch, Incorporated, for more than 30 years, and she currently owns several Texas ranches and raises Santa Gertrudis and crossbred beef cattle as well as quarter horses and Thoroughbreds; she is well known for breeding and racing quarter horses of the King Ranch breeding line; and WHEREAS, A respected expert in her field, Helen has served in leadership roles for several major cutting horse associations, and she is the lifetime vice president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; she also currently serves as director for the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Sporting Library and Museum, and the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation; and WHEREAS, Helen Groves is a steward of a proud legacy in the Lone Star State, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her role in helping the cattle and ranching industries continue to thrive; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby recognize Helen Kleberg Groves as a treasured citizen and commend her for her success in advancing a time-honored ranching tradition in Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019.