SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1230
In Memory
of
Richard McDonald
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Richard McDonald, longtime leader of the
Texas Cattle Feeders Association, who died October 29, 2010, at
the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Richard McDonald was born in Clifton, Texas, on
February 21, 1944, to Werner and Roy McDonald; he attended
San Benito High School, where he served as president of the
Future Farmers of America, and he also served as chairman of the
State 4-H Council; and
WHEREAS, He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966
with a bachelor's degree in animal science; he earned a master's
degree in 1969 and a doctoral degree in 1972 from Louisiana State
University in animal breeding, nutrition, and statistics; and
WHEREAS, He married Sharon Tolzein on October 5, 1979, and
the couple had three sons, Lyle, Lanny, and Kelly, and a
daughter, Lori; they were active members of First Presbyterian
Church in Amarillo; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald joined the staff of the Texas Cattle
Feeders Association in Amarillo in 1974 and served as its
president and chief executive officer from 1988 until his
retirement in 2006; he represented the interests of the
organization's members before the Texas legislature and
regulatory agencies and earned a reputation as an honorable and
reliable advocate for Texas cattle feeders and Texas agriculture
in general; and
WHEREAS, Due to his outstanding leadership, the Texas
Cattle Feeders Association has become one of the most recognized
and respected cattle organizations in the United States, and he
is widely credited for taking a fledgling industry and developing
it into a vibrant part of the nation's economy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald was a highly respected gentleman
whose expertise, insightfulness, and wise guidance contributed
significantly to the cattle industry; the Richard McDonald
Leadership Institute has been established to honor his legacy and
continue his work; administered by the National Cattlemen's Beef
Association, the program offers leadership development and
training for young people involved with cattle organizations
across the country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Richard
McDonald and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Richard McDonald.
Seliger
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2011, by a
rising vote.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate