81R29758 CBE-D
By: Hopson H.R. No. 1873
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Goolsbee of Arlington was honored by the
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District on April 24,
2009, for his outstanding accomplishment in sustainable forestry
through the conservation of soil, water, plants, and related
resources; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Goolsbee inherited more than 100 acres of prime
timberland, located just outside of Rusk, that his
great-grandfather once leased to sharecroppers in the early 20th
century; Mr. Goolsbee became involved in oversight of the land
following the death of his father and has since focused much of his
efforts on reclamation; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Texas Forest Association, Mr.
Goolsbee has used money from sales to clean and replant the
property, and he has worked to establish stream management zones
around Bean's Creek, which runs through a large part of his acreage;
and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Goolsbee's dedication to the health of his
family's land is commendable, and it is indeed fitting to honor him
for his contributions to the rich agricultural tradition of East
Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmy Goolsbee on his receipt of a
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District award and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Goolsbee as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.