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TX HR861

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Geren

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bradford S. Barnes is retiring as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) in April 2025 after nearly four decades with the organization

  • Barnes joined FWSSR in 1986 on the calf scramble committee, was elected to the board of directors in 1987, became executive vice president in 2004, general manager in 2007, and president in 2010

  • Under his leadership, FWSSR grew significantly and expanded programs including the Cowboys of Color Rodeo (2010), Best of Mexico Celebración, and Día de la Familia, while also overseeing renovations at the Will Rogers Memorial Center

  • Barnes served as president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation and the Cattle Raisers Museum, and is an honorary director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

  • The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution on May 23, 2025, by non-record vote to congratulate Barnes and extend best wishes for his future endeavors

Legislative Description

Congratulating Bradford S. Barnes on his retirement as president of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Local & Consent Calendars4/28/2025

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