R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 welcome and recognize members of the College of Agriculture 1-3 Development Council from Texas A&M University; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The council is a growing volunteer organization of 1-5 more than 85 men and women who are dedicated to enhancing 1-6 cooperation and understanding between Texas A&M University and the 1-7 agricultural community through improved communication; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Members of the council represent agricultural and 1-9 business leaders from Texas and neighboring states, and include 1-10 both former students and friends of the university; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The council is committed to improving educational 1-12 opportunities for students majoring in the agricultural sciences, 1-13 while preparing them for roles as future agricultural leaders; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1981, the council has 1-15 developed a tradition of supporting students through the 1-16 establishment of several scholarships and program endowments and 1-17 annually provides funds to student organizations and special 1-18 programs in the College and Agriculture Program of The Texas A&M 1-19 University System; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Council members serve as ambassadors and advisors 1-21 for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M 1-22 University and are actively engaged in recruiting students, seeking 1-23 opportunities for job placement and internship programs, and 1-24 identifying endowment support for scholarships and special 2-1 programs; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby welcome members of the College of Agriculture 2-4 Development Council from Texas A&M University and express sincere 2-5 appreciation to the council for its dedicated service and 2-6 commitment to higher education as evidenced through its student 2-7 recruiting activities, endowment and scholarship support, and its 2-8 commitment to the Texas agricultural community and industry; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the College of Agriculture Development Council as an 2-12 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Brown of Brazos _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 621 was adopted by the House on April 30, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House