84R18786 KSM-D
By: Farney H.R. No. 1940
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Archie Abrameit retired from his position as manager
of the Stiles Farm Foundation in Thrall on March 31, 2015, and the
conclusion of his notable career provides a fitting opportunity to
recognize him; and
WHEREAS, The 2,600-acre Stiles Farm is part of the Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service; the farm serves as a research and
teaching platform through its crop production and cattle herd, and
it assists farmers in the unique Blacklands soil region of Central
and South Texas with new farming practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Abrameit began managing the Stiles Farm
Foundation in 1997; in addition to supervising daily operations, he
worked on long-term projects, such as development of the calf-cow
program and conservation tillage research activities; he also
helped create partnerships with equipment companies, and he oversaw
the annual field day events, which draw approximately 400 producers
from the Blacklands region and across Texas, as well as from other
states; and
WHEREAS, Before joining Stiles Farm, Mr. Abrameit spent 19
years running the Luling Foundation farm, and he also taught
agriculture in the La Grange and Seguin Independent School
Districts for a number of years; he received his bachelor's degree
in agricultural education from Texas A&M University, where he also
earned a fellowship to pursue a master's degree; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Abrameit and his wife, Virginia,
look forward to returning to their historic home farm in South
Texas, near Goliad and Victoria; and
WHEREAS, Archie Abrameit's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited his fellow Texans,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Archie Abrameit on his retirement
from the Stiles Farm Foundation 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. Abrameit as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.