H.R. No. 945
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sierra Francis of McKinney won first place in the
Heifer Superintendent's Beef Challenge at the Fort Worth Stock Show
and Rodeo on January 26, 2013; and
WHEREAS, This unique competition is open to high school
seniors who have participated in the Fort Worth Stock Show Junior
Breeding Beef Heifer Show for at least two years; the challenge
requires students to answer questions testing their knowledge of
the livestock industry and beef cattle production and to present a
sales pitch for the breed of heifer they are exhibiting; first place
winners receive a $12,000 scholarship to help pay for their college
education; and
WHEREAS, A senior at McKinney Boyd High School, Ms. Francis
serves as president of the Future Farmers of America and of the
McKinney 4-H Club; a regular competitor at livestock shows, she
previously won a scholarship at the 2012 San Antonio Livestock Show
and captured first place English and showmanship trophies at the
Collin County Livestock Show; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan is also a member of the
National Honor Society and Key Club, and she is currently working
toward her Gold Award with the Girl Scouts by creating a livestock
show for individuals with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Sierra Francis has distinguished herself through
her commitment to excellence and her perseverance in the pursuit of
her goals, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sierra Francis for winning the 2013
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Heifer Superintendent's Beef
Challenge and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success in her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Francis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Sanford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 945 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House