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Rep. King to Host Sweetwater Jaycees in the Texas Capitol

by: Rep.

01/30/2015

January 30, 2015, Austin, TX: Representative Susan Lewis King will be hosting the Sweetwater Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) from Monday February 2nd through Wednesday February 4th at the Texas State Capitol Outdoor Rotunda. The Sweetwater Jaycees have held the Rattlesnake Roundup for 53 years and have made these safety demonstrations in the Capitol a tradition.



The Sweetwater Jaycees put on annually what they call the "World's Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up" in the second weekend of March in Sweetwater. The Round-Up was started as a way to control the population of snakes in their area of Texas. The over-population of rattlesnakes was causing harm to the local farmers and ranchers' livestock and families. Each year, thousands attend including many international media outlets.



While at the Capitol, the Jaycees' presentation includes a discussion on snake safety, information on snake habitats, what to do if bitten by one and how to safely retreat in a snake encounter.



The Schedule is as follows:



Monday, February 2, 2015: Noon-4:00pm

Tuesday, February 3, 2015: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday, February 4, 2015: 9:00am – Noon









CONTACT:

BRYAN W.LAW

(512) 463-0718

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