H.R. No. 1161
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Noel Nicholas Troxclair will celebrate his 60th
birthday in 2009, and this important milestone provides a fitting
opportunity to take note of the accomplished life of this esteemed
resident of Uvalde County; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 11, 1949, to Noel Jovita Volk
Troxclair and Noel Nicholas Troxclair, Sr., in White Castle,
Louisiana, Noel Troxclair grew up with three sisters, Jovita,
Karen, and Mignon; he graduated from White Castle High School,
where he was an avid runner and football player; he valiantly
answered his nation's call to duty as a member of the armed forces
and served in the Vietnam War; his college studies began at
Louisiana State University, where he earned bachelor's and master's
degrees, and he furthered his education with a doctorate in
entomology from Purdue University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Troxclair worked as an entomologist with the
University of Illinois Extension Service before relocating to
Texas; in 1997, he began his employment as an extension
entomologist and assistant professor of entomology at the Texas
AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Uvalde, where he also
participates in agricultural research efforts; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated teacher and scientist shares his
expertise with youth agricultural programs such as 4-H and FFA
Entomology, and he is a member of professional organizations such
as the Society of Southwestern Entomologists, the Entomological
Society of America, and the International Organization for
Biological Control; moreover, Dr. Troxclair has donated a great
deal of his time in service to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
the Christian Action Group, and the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Dr. Troxclair enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Mary, his children, Caneel, Caleb, and
Caitlin, and his grandchildren, Clair and Sadie; and
WHEREAS, Noel Troxclair is a skilled educator, a valued
researcher, and a respected member of his community, and he may
reflect proudly on six decades of life well lived; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Noel Nicholas Troxclair on the
occasion of his 60th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Troxclair as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1161 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House