H.R. No. 1435 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Robert W. Cartwright of Tyler has been an active member of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association for 30 years, and he is presently serving as its 2011-2012 chair; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cartwright is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University and the president of Ran-Pro Farms, Inc.; previously he served the TNLA at the state level as a member of its education, trade show, grower, and membership committees, and he has served Region III as president, vice president, board member, and nomination committee chair; moreover, he has been the grower director on the organization's state board for the past nine years and serves on its political action committee, endorsed services task force, and finance oversight group; and WHEREAS, Since beginning his term as chair on March 1, 2011, Mr. Cartwright has continued to work diligently to advance the association's strategic plan and to enhance member services; in addition, he is committed to improving and expanding its Nursery/Landscape EXPO, which offers its members opportunities for networking and learning about industry trends and best practices; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession and the pursuit of excellence, Robert Cartwright has greatly benefited the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association through his myriad contributions and his knowledge of the issues affecting the business; he is a notable leader and truly merits special recognition for his achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Robert W. Cartwright for his service to the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association 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. Cartwright as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Berman ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1435 was adopted by the House on April 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House