By:  Barrientos, Armbrister                            S.R. No. 452
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Hays County Extension Service will sorely miss
    1-3  the wisdom and expertise of Clifford L. Caskey who recently retired
    1-4  after 18 years of superlative service; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, this distinguished
    1-6  gentleman has always given 100 percent of his time and attention
    1-7  to his many duties; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mr. Caskey began his career with the Texas A&M
    1-9  Extension Service on July 1, 1963; he moved to Hays County after
   1-10  he served in three other counties across the state; it feels like
   1-11  home to him and his family now; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A noted horticulturalist, he looks back with fondness
   1-13  on what he considers his most significant contribution to the
   1-14  Hays County area--the adaptation of fruit trees to the local soil;
   1-15  and
   1-16        WHEREAS, A question from a resident caused him to experiment
   1-17  with various peach tree varieties; by selecting new root stock,
   1-18  Mr. Caskey was able to solve the iron deficiency problems associated
   1-19  with growing peach trees in the red native soil of the area; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, From there, state temperature zones were redrawn,
   1-21  thus opening Hays County to the peach industry and enabling growers
   1-22  to learn which varieties will flourish on their land; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, As a result, many fruit and vegetable growers
    2-1  throughout the area sell their produce in small farmers' markets,
    2-2  and the residents of the county reap the benefits; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of Mr. Caskey
    2-4  have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of Hays County
    2-5  and the State of Texas; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, His future retirement plans include spending time
    2-7  fishing and raising emus as well as tending his 600-tree orchard;
    2-8  now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-10  74th Legislature, hereby commend Clifford L. Caskey for his
   2-11  meritorious career of service and dedication to the people of
   2-12  Hays County; and, be it further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
   2-14  as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate with best
   2-15  wishes for a rich and rewarding retirement.
   2-16                               ______________________________________
   2-17                                       President of the Senate
   2-18                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-19                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-20                               on March 15, 1995.
   2-21                               ______________________________________
   2-22                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-23                               ______________________________________
   2-24                                        Member, Texas Senate
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    3-1                                        Member, Texas Senate