SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Jaroy Moore on his distinguished career of more than 50 years of state service and on his many contributions to agriculture and agricultural education in Texas; and

WHEREAS, An accomplished scholar, researcher, and leader in his field, Dr. Jaroy Moore has served as resident director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock since 1998; he began his study of agriculture at Tarleton State College and went on to earn a degree in agronomy from Texas A&M University, where he also earned master's and doctorate degrees in soil physics; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Moore has devoted his career to studying the agricultural conditions of Texas and to understanding the science of the state's natural resources; his decades of leadership and specialized study as an administrative director, professor, and researcher within The Texas A&M University System have allowed Dr. Moore to play a key role in producing important and valuable scientific work that has done much to benefit the agricultural industry and the citizens of Texas; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his extensive leadership within The Texas A&M University System, Dr. Moore is involved in many professional organizations and has worked in connection with agricultural groups and agencies in Texas and nationwide; in the course of his career, he has been honored with accolades and numerous awards for his superior leadership and service, including being named Outstanding Agriculturist by Governor Rick Perry in 2006 in recognition of his public service; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Moore is highly respected and admired by his staff and colleagues at Texas A&M University and by members of the agricultural industry and the scientific community; for more than five decades, Dr. Moore has served the state with dedication and an outstanding commitment to excellence, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special recognition for his invaluable contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jaroy Moore on his distinguished career and his exemplary service to the Lone Star State; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 29, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate