SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Marcus Edward Hill, who is being honored with a
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Hill began his distinguished leadership
career when he was elected president of the Texas Future Farmers
of America after graduating from high school; he began working
for the National Farm Life Insurance Company while studying
agricultural education at Texas A&M University, and upon earning
his degree, he joined one of the company's subsidiaries, the
Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, He ascended to the vice presidency of the
Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company in 1982 and
became president six years later; as president, he was
instrumental in organizing two subsidiaries that expanded the
company's opportunities, and in 2006, he was appointed the
company's chairman of the board; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader in his field, Mr. Hill is
dedicated to the state's continued agricultural success; he
serves on numerous boards and educational advisory councils and
can often be found at local stock shows and fairs supporting the
next generation of agricultural leaders; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Hill is a widely respected and admired man
who has received numerous awards for his outstanding service; he
is indeed deserving of recognition as a lifelong steward of our
state's thriving agricultural economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Marcus Edward Hill for his extensive
contributions to our state and congratulate him on receiving a
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 21, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate