By Carter H.R. No. 631 76R11677 WMS-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 1-2 pleasure in honoring Brandon M. Hill, the president of the State of 1-3 Texas Future Farmers of America; this is indeed an honor for 1-4 Mr. Hill, his family, and his hometown of Arlington; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This esteemed young man has consistently 1-6 demonstrated his devotion to the Future Farmers of America 1-7 organization; at Martin High School, he served as chapter 1-8 president, chapter student advisor, and greenhand president; he 1-9 earned several Future Farmers of America awards, some of which 1-10 include public relations team, for which he achieved first in the 1-11 state, and prepared public speaking, for which he was fifth in the 1-12 state; Brandon represented the Future Farmers of America as a 1-13 delegate to both state and national conferences and was also active 1-14 in leading his area's Future Farmers of America association; ever 1-15 the agricultural enthusiast, Brandon exhibited Hereford heifers, 1-16 Santa Gertrudis heifers, and lambs at many Texas livestock shows; 1-17 in July 1998, he received his State Future Farmers of America 1-18 Degree and was awarded a scholarship from the Houston Livestock 1-19 Show and Rodeo; and 1-20 WHEREAS, At Martin High School, Brandon proved himself an 1-21 exceptional, well-rounded student, earning admission to the 1-22 National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School 1-23 Students; he was an active member of his 4-H Club and served as a 1-24 leader in this organization as well; a successful student, Brandon 2-1 was admitted to Texas A&M University at College Station; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Brandon M. Hill currently serves as the State of 2-3 Texas Future Farmers of America president, representing over 60,000 2-4 Future Farmers of America members; Brandon has embraced the 2-5 challenge of leading this expansive Texas organization; he has 2-6 postponed his freshman year at Texas A&M University so that he 2-7 might wholeheartedly dedicate himself to Future Farmers of America; 2-8 among his many duties as president, Brandon travels to high schools 2-9 throughout the state and represents his organization; he offers 2-10 motivation and leadership to countless Texas youth; indeed, this 2-11 young man is an asset to our state and a shining example to all 2-12 Texas citizens; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Brandon received the inspiration and knowledge to 2-14 achieve his successes from Kevin Hamilton, his agricultural science 2-15 instructor, and from his father, Marcus Hill, who preceded his son 2-16 as the State of Texas Future Farmers of America president in the 2-17 late 1960s; Brandon's mother, Tina Hill, and brother, Blake Hill, 2-18 are also loving supporters of Brandon, and he, in return, is a 2-19 devoted son and brother; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Brandon will be honored on April 16, 1999, at the 2-21 Arlington Junior League Center with a reception recognizing his 2-22 successful tenure as president of Texas' Future Farmers of America; 2-23 now, therefore, be it 2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-25 Legislature hereby congratulate Brandon M. Hill on his outstanding 2-26 accomplishments; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official 2-27 copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hill as an expression 3-1 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.