82R17164 BPG-D
By: Frullo H.R. No. 1052
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roger Haldenby is stepping down from his position as
vice president of operations for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.,
concluding a distinguished tenure with the organization that has
spanned more than two decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Gloucester, England, Mr. Haldenby first
entered the High Plains cotton industry as a commercial spray
applicator; he joined PCG in 1989 and became coordinator of its High
Plains Boll Weevil Diapause Control program and a leader in the
region's long battle against this destructive insect; while
managing the PCG program's operations, he improved effectiveness
and efficiency by introducing computers, satellite photography,
and guidance systems for aerial pesticide applications; and
WHEREAS, Having played a key role in the project to eradicate
the boll weevil in the High Plains, Mr. Haldenby went on to serve
PCG in a number of other capacities as well; the position of vice
president of operations was created to capitalize on his expertise
in crop dusting, business, banking, communications, and
technology, and he also handled regulatory issues, management of
the remaining boll weevil efforts, radio segments, and weekly
cotton news reports; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haldenby has worked tirelessly to promote High
Plains cotton to both foreign and domestic customers, and his
excellent communication skills have been particularly valuable to
PCG in partnering with the Cotton Council International to host
trade missions from around the world and sponsor visits to spinning
mills abroad; Mr. Haldenby has focused in recent years on
developing ties with the spinning industry in Southeast Asia, and
in the next exciting phase of his career, he will work as an
international cotton consultant based in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Through his exemplary service over the past 21
years, Roger Haldenby has greatly benefited Plains Cotton Growers,
Inc., furthering its efforts to help area farmers succeed; he has
earned the respect and admiration of all who are privileged to work
with him, and his new venture on the international level is a
testament to his enduring commitment to the cotton industry; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Roger Haldenby on his impressive career
and achievements with Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success in his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Haldenby as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.