H.R. No. 1205
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Travis Garrett, Jr., of Danbury has deservedly
been named a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the Community
Foundation of Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, The son of first-generation farmers Jack and Mary
Garrett, "Jacko" Garrett earned a degree in business management
from Texas Christian University in 1966, and then began farming and
ranching with his father; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett owned Garrett Seed Rice for more than a
quarter-century, growing certified and registered seed for the rice
industry in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Mississippi,
and for over two decades, he operated Danbury Rice Sales, which
marketed rough rice for local farmers; today, he is the owner and
president of Eagle Lake Rice Dryer, and he contributes to his
profession with his involvement in the Texas Rice Improvement
Association, which he serves as a member of the board, the Texas
Rice Council, the USA Rice Producers' Group, the Brazoria County
Farm Bureau, the Texas Seed Trade Association, and the American
Seed Trade Association; and
WHEREAS, Respected by his peers, Mr. Garrett has received
numerous accolades, including the Top Rice Farming Operation in
Texas award in 1992, selection as the National Rice Farmer of the
Year in 1993, and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett has further distinguished himself
through his charitable endeavors; in 2003, he established the Share
the Harvest Foundation, which works with area rice growers and
vendors to donate rice to local food banks; between 100 and 200
acres are dedicated to the project annually, translating into 8 to
10 million servings of rice for people in need; Mr. Garrett has also
shared his time and talents with the Back Pack Program, the Brazoria
County Fair, and St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, where he is a
valued congregant and assistant teacher; moreover, he has been a
member of the board of the Danbury Independent School District for
12 years; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Garrett enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Nancy, and their two daughters, Traci
LaChance and Christy Jennings; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his fellow citizens, Jacko Garrett has
set an outstanding example of leadership and generosity, and it is
indeed a pleasure to honor him for his many good works; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Travis "Jacko" Garrett, Jr.,
on his selection as a 2013 Philanthropist of the Year by the
Community Foundation of Brazoria County 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. Garrett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1205 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House