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By: Price H.R. No. 2306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Cattle Feeders Association is celebrating
the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1967, the organization represents
the economic, political, and social interests of the cattle feeding
industry in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico; together, these states
market more than 6 million fed cattle each year, making up nearly 30
percent of U.S. production; and
WHEREAS, The association provides valuable resources for its
members, including information regarding government relations,
markets, education and certification opportunities, environmental
services, employee safety, communications, research, and youth
programs; and
WHEREAS, The TCFA is ably operated by staff members Ross
Wilson, Ben Weinheimer, Shannon Standley, Christie Culp, Josh
Winegarner, Brady Miller, Matt Davis, Carmen Fenton, Christopher
Topliff, Michael Massey, Cynthia Riojas, Laura Cook, Kristi
Gillispie, Rachel Hernandez, and Scena Snider, and it further
benefits from the wisdom and expertise of the members of its board
of directors: Jim Lovell, Jason Peeler, Levi Berry, Clay Allen,
Scott Anderson, Cee Arnett, David Baumann, Jody Bellah, Michael
Bezner, William Bransgrove, Paul Defoor, Blain Ferris, Ben Fort,
Tyler Keeling, Tom McDonald, Steve Olson, Joe Richards, Jimmy
Schwertner, Kynan Sturgess, and Dwayne Thompson; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, the Texas Cattle Feeders
Association has contributed to the growth, vitality, and prosperity
of the cattle industry in the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure
to join in recognizing this exemplary organization on this special
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives hereby
commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Texas Cattle Feeders
Association and extend to all those involved with the group sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.