88R14823 CJM-D By: Murr H.R. No. 408 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jim Quinn of Brady was elected president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association at the organization's annual convention, held in Kerrville from July 14 to 16, 2022; and WHEREAS, Established in 1915, the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association is the oldest sheep and goat organization in the United States; it advocates for production agriculture throughout Texas and beyond and seeks to educate the public about the importance of sheep and goats to agriculture and our economy; and WHEREAS, A longtime member of TSGRA, Mr. Quinn previously served the organization as a district director, and he played a vital role in updating the bylaws during his tenure on the group's bylaws committee; and WHEREAS, Mr. Quinn graduated from Texas Tech University in 1976 with a degree in agricultural education and subsequently joined his brother John in running their family's cattle and goat ranch near Brady; after sharing duties for a few years, the brothers divided up the property, and today Mr. Quinn and his wife, Cynthia, raise Kensing meat goats and commercial cattle; and WHEREAS, Mr. Quinn has further contributed to his community through his involvement with the boards of Hickory Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 and the Farm Service Agency; moreover, he served as a McCulloch County commissioner for 12 years; and WHEREAS, In taking on the role as president of TSGRA, Jim Quinn has demonstrated a profound commitment to the agricultural industry in Texas, and he will undoubtedly be a strong advocate for the members of the organization; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Quinn on his election as president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Quinn as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.