HR373: HR373 University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club; occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; recognize

25 LC 112 2866 House Resolution 373 By: Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, and Frye of the 122nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the1 occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the first Great Southland Stampede Rodeo occurred in 1974 in the Stegeman3 Coliseum on the campus of the University of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, the financial needs of the University of Georgia livestock judging team were5 far greater than the funds available or historically fund-raised for the student team members;6 and7 WHEREAS, members of the livestock judging team put their trucks, washing machines, and8 personal property up for collateral to fund the first rodeo, wh ich proved to be an immense9 success and the start of a time-honored campus tradition; and10 WHEREAS, students involved in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences11 have since hosted the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo annually w ith leadership,12 determination, work ethic, and exceptional character; and13 H. R. 373 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2866 WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo is the largest stud ent-run rodeo in the14 United States; and15 WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has provided thousands of members of16 the University of Georgia and the Greater Athens community with the opportunity to17 experience livestock, a rodeo, and an agricultural experience i n a family-friendly18 environment; and19 WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has given back thou sands of dollars to20 worthwhile charities and student organizations and has annually provided local elementary21 school students with a special rodeo event; and22 WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and its continued s uccess for 50 years23 represent a tradition of excellence among current and past students involved in the Block and24 Bridle Club and livestock programs at the University of Georgia; and25 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of the26 remarkable Great Southland Stampede Rodeo be recognized appropr iately on its 50th27 anniversary.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend the student leaders of the University of30 Georgia Block and Bridle Club and Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and extend their most31 sincere best wishes for continued prosperity, leadership, and i mpact on the University of32 Georgia, this state, and our nation in the Rodeo's next 50 years.33 H. R. 373 - 2 - 25 LC 112 2866 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the35 University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club.36 H. R. 373 - 3 -