SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70
WHEREAS, Michael Dougherty, a Prairiland Independent School
District student, earned great distinction by winning first place
at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in October 2018; and
WHEREAS, Held during the 91st National FFA Convention &
Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, the event drew a record turnout of
nearly 70,000 attendees; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dougherty claimed the top prize in Division 3
of the Power, Structural and Technical Systems category with his
project titled "Can You Hear Me Know," which explored ways of
reducing the noise created by automatic fence post drivers; the
son of Wendy and Mike Dougherty, he was inspired to pursue this
topic after learning that his grandfather had developed
mid-range hearing loss from using the equipment; and
WHEREAS, With his outstanding win at the premier national
showcase for FFA students, Michael Dougherty has ably
represented his chapter and community, and he may indeed look
forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Michael Dougherty on his
first-place finish at the 2018 National FFA Agriscience Fair and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dougherty as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate