TITLE: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Parker County Sheriff's Posse.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Parker County Sheriff's Posse.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Parker County Sheriff's Posse is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and WHEREAS, Established in Weatherford in 1947, the posse adopted a charter outlining such goals as preserving traditions of the Old West, promoting good sportsmanship, good horsemanship, and civic engagement, and assisting the county sheriff; membership quickly grew from 20 to 60, and the group held its first parade on opening day of the 1947 Fort Worth Fat Stock Show; in addition, the posse participated in several rodeos that year; it purchased 37 acres of land, and riders with stout lariats cleared away post oak, mesquite, and an abandoned peach orchard; the clubhouse was completed the following year, and the site has served as headquarters ever since; and WHEREAS, The posse formed an early affiliation with the National Cutting Horse Association; after building an arena, which would host the Frontier Days Rodeo and the area's first FFA Junior Rodeo, PCSP continued to expand and improve its facilities; the organization launched its annual trail ride to Mineral Wells in 1961; over the years, the posse participated in events across the state and beyond, including the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, the Texas State Fair in Dallas, the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport, and the inaugural parade for Governor Mark White; members brought home numerous trophies, among them three first-place wins during the 50th anniversary year; and WHEREAS, In 2006, the posse's Ranch Rodeo proved a tremendous success, and it became an annual event; the next decade brought invitations to the prestigious Frontier Days parade in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where PCSP twice won the Outstanding Mounted Riding Group award; as its activities have expanded in recent years, it has also benefited a number of worthy causes, showing support for the families of fallen officers, wounded warriors, and children in need, as well as the Parker County Livestock Improvement Association; and WHEREAS, Over the course of its long history, the Parker County Sheriff's Posse has brought the community together for a host of memorable events and proudly represented Western heritage in venues far and wide, and its continued existence is a tribute to the great dedication of its members, past and present; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Parker County Sheriff's Posse on its 75th anniversary and extend to the members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rogers Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 967 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House