By Madden                                              H.R. No. 226
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Collin County's Amanda Neff has been recognized as a
 1-2     1998 4-H Texas Record Book Winner, and this outstanding achievement
 1-3     is truly worthy of special commendation; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Ms. Neff has participated in six 4-H projects over
 1-5     the last eight years and has earned numerous awards in the
 1-6     categories of horse, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles,
 1-7     veterinary science, photography, and horticulture; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, This dynamic young woman has proudly served in
 1-9     several 4-H leadership positions, including president of her
1-10     chapter, district horse show youth representative, chairman of the
1-11     membership committee, county ambassador president, and president of
1-12     Toastmasters International Youth Leadership; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In addition to her many noteworthy accomplishments,
1-14     she has attended more than two dozen 4-H conferences, including
1-15     State Congress, county, district, and state roundups, the Wonder of
1-16     Washington Tour, and the State Leaders College, to name just a few;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, Ms. Neff's parents, Robert and Sandra Neff, have
1-19     been immensely supportive of her efforts, providing valuable
1-20     guidance since she joined 4-H, and the leadership skills and this
1-21     discipline she has gained through her 4-H participation will no
1-22     doubt serve her well as a student at Texas A&M University and in
1-23     her continued involvement with the equine industry; and
1-24           WHEREAS, The dedication Ms. Neff has shown as a valued 4-H
 2-1     member is truly commendable, and it is indeed a privilege to join
 2-2     in paying tribute to her at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend Amanda Neff for her many achievements as
 2-5     a 4-H member and extend to her sincere wishes for continued success
 2-6     and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Ms. Neff as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-9     House of Representatives.