TITLE: Congratulating Mike Major on winning the American Quarter Horse Association junior ranch riding world championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mike Major on winning the American Quarter Horse Association junior ranch riding world championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman Mike Major of Bowie achieved great distinction by winning the AQHA junior ranch riding title at the World Championship Show on November 9, 2016, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; and WHEREAS, Showing Shanachie, a 2012 bay gelding, Mr. Major outscored 64 other contestants from around the globe to capture the world championship crown; with the victory, he earned a prize package that included a gold trophy, a silver and gold belt buckle, and a specially designed jacket with a world champion patch; and WHEREAS, Mike Major has demonstrated outstanding skill and determination in ranch riding competition, and his significant triumph is indeed worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mike Major on winning the American Quarter Horse Association junior ranch riding world championship and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Major as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1460 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House