January 5, 2005

Harris County Commissioners Court

Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Sheriff Tommy Thomas welcomed the Harris County Junior Deputy Sheriff's Mounted Posse at Tuesday's meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court.  

Eckels and Thomas presented proclamations to the youngsters to kick off their four scheduled relay rides that will "promote the western traditions of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo". 

The Junior Posse will ride through a total of 11 counties and 15 cities between January 8th and February 19th and will meet with local officials and dignitaries.

"These youngsters are riding tall in the saddle spreading the word about the upcoming Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo", Eckels said.  "They are encouraging folks from throughout our region to visit the rodeo and to enjoy everything the rodeo has to offer."

The late Sheriff C V "Buster" Kern founded the Harris County Junior Deputy Sheriff's Mounted Posse in 1951.  The Posse allows youth between the ages of 6 and 18 to ride horses within an exhibition drill team.  

"The youngsters, clad in matching western attire of black boots, black western hats and sporting the official jackets with Harris County Sheriff's insignia ride in style," said a news release.  

They participate in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and other events within the State.  The riders also participated in Superbowl XXXVIII.

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