By Turner of Coleman                                   H.R. No. 643
         76R11899 MDM-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is proud to honor W.
 1-2     Roy Jacoby of Menard 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. Jacoby has served with distinction as a District
1-15     II director of the board for six years; he guided the board as
1-16     president from 1995-97 and  will serve as a member of the advisory
1-17     committee in 1999; and
1-18           WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman also shares his time and
1-19     expertise with other worthy organizations; in addition to  the
1-20     Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association, he is involved with Farm
1-21     Services Agency and is an active civic leader in his home community
1-22     of Menard; and
1-23           WHEREAS, W. Roy Jacoby has contributed to the betterment of
1-24     this state through his longtime dedication to the Texas livestock
 2-1     industry, and he is indeed worthy of special recognition at this
 2-2     time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend W. Roy Jacoby for his distinguished
 2-5     service to the Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board and extend
 2-6     to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the future;
 2-7     and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. Jacoby as an expression of high regard by the
2-10     Texas House of Representatives.