TITLE: Congratulating Kirby Lehman of Vernon on showing the reserve champion Angus steer at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kirby Lehman of Vernon on showing the reserve champion Angus steer at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

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WHEREAS, Kirby Lehman of Vernon distinguished himself by winning a title in the Junior Angus Steers competition at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1896, the Fort Worth Stock Show is the longest-running livestock show in the nation, and through the decades the event has hosted some of the best market animals from across the country; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lehman and his 18-month-old steer, Blitzen, competed against nearly 200 Angus steers in the 2019 junior event; his hard work and dedication as an exhibitor paid off when he was awarded the reserve championship crown and a $35,000 cash prize following the sale; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has joined the ranks of more than a century's worth of Fort Worth Stock Show champions, and he may indeed reflect with pride on this notable achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kirby Lehman on showing the reserve champion Angus steer at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo 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. Lehman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Geren Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 734 was adopted by the House on March 21, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House