81R4504 JKB-D
By: Brown of Brazos H.R. No. 129
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime
Leadership X and XI classes are visiting the State Capitol as part
of their studies, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity
to honor this worthwhile initiative and its participants; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1987 as part of the Texas AgriLife
Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System, TALL is
devoted to the development of outstanding leaders in farming,
ranching, and other agriculture-related businesses; the program
focuses on men and women in the early stages of their careers, and
participants are selected on the basis of their leadership
integrity and effectiveness, analytical and communication skills,
vocational commitment, and growth potential; 48 candidates,
ranging in age from 25 to 50, are taking part in the X and XI
classes; and
WHEREAS, These notable Texans are attending a series of nine
seminars that extend over a two-year period; classes tour the state
and also visit Washington, D.C., New York, Mexico, Russia, China,
and Poland; while in Austin, class members will learn about state
government and its role in addressing the complex issues facing the
agriculture industry today; and
WHEREAS, The goals of the program are to identify and support
emerging industry leaders, to heighten their knowledge of current
issues, and to increase their personal involvement in state and
local activities that contribute to the growth of Texas
agriculture; and
WHEREAS, The members of the TALL X and XI classes are devoting
their time and energy to advancing an important component of the
state's economy, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for
their dedication and hard work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate members of the Texas Agricultural
Lifetime Leadership X and XI classes on their selection for
participation in this esteemed program and extend to them best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the class members as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.