R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is proud to honor Billy
 1-2     Roeder of Fredericksburg for his commitment to the Sheep and Goat
 1-3     Predator Management Board; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Established in 1992 by the Texas Sheep and Goat
 1-5     Raisers' Association in an effort to address the problem of loss of
 1-6     livestock to predators, the Sheep and Goat Predator Management
 1-7     Board includes three elected directors in each of three districts
 1-8     who serve a total area of 111 counties; in 1997, the name was
 1-9     changed from the Sheep and Goat Commodity Board to more clearly
1-10     define its purpose; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The board focuses its efforts and money on predator
1-12     control, but also allocates funds for research and educational
1-13     programs about livestock loss; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Roeder's distinguished tenure as a District III
1-15     director began with his election in 1992; after completing a
1-16     two-year term, he replaced a director in 1995 and another in 1998,
1-17     capably finishing their allotted terms, which extended his service
1-18     as a director by more than 4 years; when not handling
1-19     responsibilities as a director, Mr. Roeder was an active member of
1-20     the advisory committee; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A county commissioner in his home area of
1-22     Fredericksburg, Mr. Roeder has provided invaluable insight to the
1-23     Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board, and he is also
1-24     appreciated for his straightforward manner and use of humor while
 2-1     making his point during discussions; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Billy Roeder has contributed to the betterment of
 2-3     this state through his longtime dedication to the Texas livestock
 2-4     industry, and he is indeed worthy of special recognition at this
 2-5     time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby commend Billy Roeder for his distinguished
 2-8     service to the Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board and extend
 2-9     to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the future;
2-10     and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Mr. Roeder as an expression of high regard by the
2-13     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                           Turner of Coleman
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 641 was adopted by the House on April
         16, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House