SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 880
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the late Marshall Crouch, the first director of the
Texas 4-H Conference Center, on the occasion of the dedication of
a memorial in his honor; and
WHEREAS, The Texas 4-H Conference Center is a 78-acre
retreat and meeting space overlooking scenic Lake Brownwood; the
center hosts youth camps during the summer and corporate events,
workshops, and reunions throughout the rest of the year;
Mr. Crouch served as the center's director for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crouch began serving with the Texas AgriLife
Extension Service as an assistant county agent in 1954, and he
began working with the service's state 4-H program four years
later; he became director of the Texas 4-H Conference Center in
1974, the year before it opened, and under his outstanding
leadership, the center became a choice location for 4-H Club
events and family gatherings; and
WHEREAS, The Marshall Crouch Memorial site was established
in a landscaped area near the administration building, where
summer campers begin their days with the flag ceremony and end
their days with fellowship after dinner; plans for the site
include a memorial marker and additional enhancements to the
area; and
WHEREAS, Marshall Crouch laid the groundwork for excellence
in management, programming, and service at the Texas 4-H
Conference Center; although his presence is greatly missed, his
proud legacy will continue to enrich the lives of citizens long
into the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby honor the late Marshall Crouch for setting
the Texas 4-H Conference Center on a path for long-term success
and extend to all associated with the center best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his
honor.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate