By Turner of Coleman H.R. No. 641 76R11901 MDM-D 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.