By Kubiak H.R. No. 68 74R4358 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 31, 1995, Bill McCutchen will retire from 1-2 his position as the county extension agent for Milam County, having 1-3 served area citizens with integrity and distinction since 1971; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman began his distinguished 1-5 career more than three decades ago as an assistant to extension 1-6 agents in Lynn and Eastland counties, and later earned a promotion 1-7 to the post of Hamilton County extension agent before accepting his 1-8 current position; and 1-9 WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Mr. McCutchen has shared 1-10 his considerable agricultural knowledge and expertise with farmers 1-11 and ranchers in Milam County, earning their respect and 1-12 appreciation for his sound, practical advice on livestock, crop, 1-13 and horticultural production, in addition to other related 1-14 disciplines; and 1-15 WHEREAS, An active and valued member of the community as 1-16 well, he also serves as an important resource person for local 1-17 citizens and was recently recognized by the local 4-H Council for 1-18 his exemplary work with area young people; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout his outstanding tenure, this skilled 1-20 professional has been honored with a number of well-deserved 1-21 awards, including the Superior Service Award from the Texas 1-22 Agricultural Extension Service and the Outstanding Agricultural 1-23 Award from the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce; and 1-24 WHEREAS, An exceptionally hardworking, talented, and 2-1 well-liked individual, Bill McCutchen has dedicated his career to 2-2 the enrichment of our state's farming and ranching communities and, 2-3 on this special occasion, he is indeed deserving of special praise 2-4 and recognition for his significant contributions in this regard; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby commend Bill McCutchen for his many years of 2-8 notable service to the citizens of Milam County and extend to him 2-9 sincere best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be 2-10 it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. McCutchen as an expression of high regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives.