HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, For nearly 35 years, Calvin A. Rinn managed the 1-2 Stiles Farm Foundation for the Board of Regents of Texas A&M 1-3 University, and his recent retirement on January 31, 1997, marks an 1-4 event that is indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Rinn 1-6 received his bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1951 and his 1-7 master's degree in dairy science in 1963; he is a longtime member 1-8 of a number of prestigious agricultural organizations, including 1-9 the Texas Pork Producers, and in 1989 he was named Man of the Year 1-10 in Texas Agriculture by the County Agriculture Agents Association; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Rinn's dedication to the essential agricultural 1-13 research that has occurred under the auspices of the Stiles Farm 1-14 Foundation has led to many advances in the field of agriculture, 1-15 and his capable leadership has helped to ensure that the farm has 1-16 remained entirely self-supporting, in accordance with the will of 1-17 the farm's benefactor, Mr. H. A. Stiles; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Calvin A. Rinn has devoted himself to improving 1-19 Texas' formidable reputation as a leader in the world of 1-20 agriculture, and his commitment to this worthy and necessary cause 1-21 is truly inspirational; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-23 hereby honor Calvin A. Rinn on the occasion of his retirement for 1-24 his many years of service to the Texas agricultural community and 2-1 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the 2-2 years to come; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Rinn as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives and Senate. Kubiak _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 227 was adopted by the House on May 10, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 227 was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor