83S10096 BPG-D
By: White H.R. No. 6
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ken Bailey of Kountze has been recognized as a
Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service; and
WHEREAS, A partnership between the forest service and
conservation service, the Texas Forest Stewardship Program
recognizes landowners who implement a written stewardship plan on
at least 10 acres; A&M Forest Service members help develop the plan
with site-specific recommendations based on individual goals, and
they outline step-by-step measures to sustain the land well into
the future; and
WHEREAS, Ken Bailey transformed more than 200 acres of bare
land into a thriving site with a growing forest and habitat for fish
and wildlife; the owner of Lifecheck Drug pharmacy, he had no
previous forestry experience, but with the assistance of agency
personnel, he has created a garden and an orchard, as well as ponds;
he has also installed brush piles for rabbits, bee hives, bat
houses, and more than 50 bluebird houses; the wonderful array of
wildflowers on the property includes bluebonnets, honeysuckle,
morning glories, and sunflowers; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication to promoting forestation and
protecting local flora and fauna, Ken Bailey has made his corner of
the state more beautiful, productive, and vibrant, and he is indeed
deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ken Bailey on
his recognition as a Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M
Forest Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
worthwhile endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.