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.