SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Game Warden Association was founded in

 1-2     1979 to advance the concept of "Conservation for Future

 1-3     Generations" by introducing young Texans to the beauty and value of

 1-4     land and wildlife; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Since that time, game wardens, volunteers, and

 1-6     dedicated sportsmen and women have joined the effort to identify

 1-7     children who would most benefit from outdoor activities; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Over 100,000 orphaned or disadvantaged boys and

 1-9     girls have benefitted from Wilderness Kids and educational programs

1-10     statewide and at the Parrie Haynes Ranch near Killeen, Texas, which

1-11     is situated on one of the clearest and most beautiful stretches of

1-12     the Lampasas River; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Parrie Haynes and her husband, Allen Haynes, built

1-14     one of the largest and finest ranches in the area through their

1-15     determination and hard work; in her will she left most of her

1-16     beloved ranch in perpetuity to the orphans of Texas; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Through hunting, fishing, camping, and nature study

1-18     programs, children from all walks of life are introduced to the

1-19     joys of outdoor adventure, fun, and responsibility in the wild;

1-20     they are taught the skills necessary to identify plants and

1-21     wildlife and to develop healthy, wholesome values on which to build

1-22     their futures; and

1-23           WHEREAS, The benefit to these disadvantaged youth is

 2-1     immeasurable; representing tomorrow's voters, the youngsters gain

 2-2     appreciation of our state's wildlife and increased awareness of the

 2-3     importance of responsible wildlife management and wise stewardship

 2-4     of our outdoor treasures, which are lessons they will carry with

 2-5     them into responsible adulthood; and

 2-6           WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the

 2-7     Texas Game Warden Association have formed a unique partnership to

 2-8     create the Parrie Haynes Youth Camp and Wildlife Conservation Ranch

 2-9     with complete year-round staffing; now, therefore, be it

2-10           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

2-11     hereby commend the dedicated men and women who have given untold

2-12     hours of their time to the children of Texas and express its

2-13     deepest appreciation to them; and, be it further

2-14           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for this

2-15     exceptional group with best wishes for continued success in all

2-16     their endeavors.

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 69 was adopted by the Senate

         on April 15, 1997.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

               I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 69 was adopted by the House

         on May 13, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

         Approved:

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                     Date

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                   Governor