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This resolution honors the Franklin Rodeo on its 75th anniversary, recognizing the event's longstanding significance to the local community and its contributions since 1949. The resolution highlights that the rodeo was originally started by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club as a fundraising project, and has grown from its humble beginnings to become one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi River, now attracting over 19,000 attendees annually and being officially sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association since 2005. Over the past seven decades, the rodeo has generated millions of dollars to support community causes, including scholarships for medical and nursing schools and funding for public school needs like band uniforms and library books. The resolution celebrates the event's resilience, community spirit, and the dedication of its organizers, particularly noting the early contributions of pioneers like Dr. Harry Guffee, John Fowlkes, Preston Fowlkes, Bob Corley, and Ed Moody. By formally acknowledging the rodeo's 75-year history, the resolution extends appreciation to all those involved and offers best wishes for continued success in the future.