By Brown of Brazos H.R. No. 39 76R4104 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the TALL VI class of the Texas 1-2 Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL) program strive to increase 1-3 their knowledge and abilities in this challenging discipline to the 1-4 benefit of all Texans; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Now in its 12th year of operation, the TALL program 1-6 is a part of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and is 1-7 designed for men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in 1-8 the early stages of their agriculture careers; the TALL VI class 1-9 comprises 28 ambitious Texans who have demonstrated the leadership 1-10 integrity and effectiveness, analytical and communicative skills, 1-11 potential for growth, and vocational commitment necessary to become 1-12 a part of this distinguished organization; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The program's participants learn how the 1-14 agricultural industry relates to the complex economic, political, 1-15 and social systems of today's society; in addition to attending 1-16 seminars and meetings with leaders in government and business, the 1-17 TALL VI class will visit Mexico, Washington, D.C., New York, and 1-18 China; and 1-19 WHEREAS, TALL graduates routinely become valuable 1-20 contributors to the agricultural environment of Texas, and as the 1-21 members of the TALL VI class endeavor to fulfill this vital role, 1-22 it is indeed fitting that they be recognized for their dedication 1-23 and drive; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the TALL VI class on 2-2 their participation in this esteemed program and extend to them 2-3 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 2-4 years to come; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for the members of the TALL VI class as an expression of 2-7 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.