[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF BILLY BOB'S TEXAS

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
the 30th anniversary of Billy Bob's Texas, which opened on April 1, 
1981 and is proud to be known as the World's Largest Honky-Tonk. The 
building known as Billy Bob's was built over a century ago in 1910 as a 
cattle barn in Fort Worth's historic Stockyards. This Fort Worth 
landmark has been an invaluable attraction for both local residents and 
visitors from around the world. But this iconic building does not only 
contribute to the Texas culture in Fort Worth, but also to the economic 
prosperity of the neighborhood and the city. It has entertained more 
than 17 million visitors, served as a venue to tens of thousands of 
music artists including the greatest names in country and classic rock, 
and is proud to have bucked more than 46,000 bulls in its indoor arena. 
Billy Bob's truly does preserve Fort Worth's western heritage. I want 
to congratulate owners Holt Hickman, Don Jury, Steve Murrin, and Billy 
and Pam Minick.

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