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SR 70: University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club; recognize

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Senate Resolution 70

By: Senators Ginn of the 47th, Echols of the 49th, Watson of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Anavitarte of the 31st and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club on the occasion of its 50th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the first Great Southland Stampede Rodeo occurred in 1974 in the Stegeman Coliseum on the campus of the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the financial needs of the University of Georgia livestock judging team were far greater than the funds available or historically fund-raised for the student team members; and

WHEREAS, members of the livestock judging team put their trucks, washing machines, and personal property up for collateral to fund the first rodeo, which proved to be an immense success and the start of a time-honored campus tradition; and

WHEREAS, students involved in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have since hosted the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo annually with leadership, determination, work ethic, and exceptional character; and

WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo is the largest student-run rodeo in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has provided thousands of members of the University of Georgia and the Greater Athens community with the opportunity to experience livestock, a rodeo, and an agricultural experience in a family-friendly environment; and

WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo has given back thousands of dollars to worthwhile charities and student organizations and has annually provided local elementary school students with a special rodeo event; and

WHEREAS, the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and its continued success for 50 years represent a tradition of excellence among current and past students involved in the Block and Bridle Club and livestock programs at the University of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of the remarkable Great Southland Stampede Rodeo be recognized appropriately on its 50th anniversary.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the student leaders of the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club and Great Southland Stampede Rodeo and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued prosperity, leadership, and impact on the University of Georgia, this state, and our nation in the Rodeo's next 50 years.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club.