H.R. No. 410 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carlee Metcalf of the Stratford High School FFA chapter was presented with the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 89th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 10-14, 2017, in Corpus Christi; and WHEREAS, The highest degree of membership awarded at the state level, the Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes members who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional commitment to the organization as well as outstanding leadership skills; in addition to completing the agricultural science course requirements, recipients must also maintain a supervised agricultural experience program, perform community service, and participate in a number of events, conventions, meetings, and activities above the chapter level; and WHEREAS, This exemplary young Texan has brought great pride to her family, school, and community, and she may indeed look forward with optimism and anticipation to the myriad opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Carlee Metcalf on her receipt of the Lone Star FFA Degree and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Metcalf as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 410 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House