H.R. No. 1698
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Darren Turley of Dublin, executive director of the
Texas Association of Dairymen, has greatly benefited dairy farmers
across the Lone Star State through his lifelong involvement in the
industry; and
WHEREAS, A second-generation dairyman, Darren Turley grew up
on his family's farm in Dublin; he became a leader early on, serving
as a member of the Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher
Committee and as chair of young farmer programs for the National
Milk Producers Federation, Dairy Farmers of America, and Associated
Milk Producers, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Turley later joined the Texas Association of
Dairymen, which has advocated in behalf of dairy farmers since
1991; he helped guide the organization for more than a year as
assistant director before he was named its executive director in
December 2010; in addition to his work with that group, he is an
executive committee member and the legislative committee chair of
the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council as well as the chair of
the Texas Agriculture Council; and
WHEREAS, With a bachelor's degree in business administration
from Tarleton State University, this esteemed Texan brings to his
many roles a wealth of knowledge and experience; he participated in
Class XII of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program
through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and he graduated
from the AgLead Program of the Texas Farm Bureau, an organization
that has recognized him with its Excellence in Agriculture Award;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Darren Turley has
exemplified the highest ideals of his profession, and he may indeed
reflect with great pride on his notable record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Darren Turley for his longtime service
to the dairy industry and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Turley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1698 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House