Bill > HJR0585

This resolution honors the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA) on its 90th anniversary, recognizing the organization's significant contributions to preserving and promoting the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. The resolution traces the breed's history back to the 1860s, highlighting how these horses became popular for their smooth gaits and versatility, and detailing the organization's founding in 1935 by Governor Jim Nance McCord and Burt Hunter in Lewisburg, Tennessee. It notes that TWHBEA has registered over half a million horses across fifty states and thirty countries, represents 6,521 members, and played a crucial role in establishing the Tennessee Walking Horse as an official breed recognized by the federal government in 1950. The resolution celebrates the horse breed's versatility, noting its success in various disciplines from trail riding to competitive events, and acknowledges the organization's ongoing mission of registering, promoting, protecting, and preserving the breed. Ultimately, the resolution commends TWHBEA's leadership, employees, and volunteers for their commitment to the Tennessee Walking Horse community and requests that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

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