H.R. No. 1473
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Colby Nichols, a senior at Quitman High School,
received his Lone Star Farmer degree at the 82nd Texas FFA
Convention in July 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Lone Star Farmer is the highest degree bestowed
on FFA members at the state level; in the course of meeting the
degree's demanding criteria, Mr. Nichols participated in a
supervised agricultural program, performed more than 25 hours of
community service, and maintained a high academic standard; and
WHEREAS, The son of Tracy and Misti Nichols, this fine young
Texan has been active in FFA for four years; he has competed at the
district, regional, and state levels and has won the respect and
admiration of his fellow members for his commitment and enthusiasm;
and
WHEREAS, The dedication to excellence and perseverance in the
pursuit of his goals that Mr. Nichols has demonstrated has proven
him worthy of FFA's highest state honor, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Colby Nichols on his receipt of the
FFA Lone Star Farmer degree 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 Mr. Nichols as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1473 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House