1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pleasure in honoring Brandon M. Hill, the President of the 1-5 State of Texas Future Farmers of America; this is indeed an 1-6 honor for Brandon, his family, and his hometown, Arlington; and 1-7 WHEREAS, This esteemed young man has consistently 1-8 demonstrated his devotion to the Future Farmers of America 1-9 organization; at Arlington Martin High School, he served as 1-10 Chapter President, Chapter Student Advisor, and Greenhand President; 1-11 during this time, he earned several Future Farmers of America awards, 1-12 some of which include public relations team, where he achieved first 1-13 in the state, and prepared public speaking, where he was fifth in 1-14 the state; Brandon represented Future Farmers of America as a 1-15 delegate to both state and national conferences and was also active 1-16 in leading his area's Future Farmers of America association; ever 1-17 the agricultural enthusiast, Brandon exhibited Hereford heifers, 1-18 Santa Gertrudis heifers, and lambs at many Texas livestock shows; 1-19 in July, 1998, he received his State Future Farmers of America 1-20 Degree and was awarded a scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show 1-21 and Rodeo; and 1-22 WHEREAS, At Arlington Martin High School, Brandon proved 1-23 himself an exceptional, well-rounded student, earning admission to 1-24 the National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School 2-1 Students; he was an active member of his 4-H Club and served as a 2-2 leader in this organization as well; a successful student, Brandon 2-3 was admitted to Texas A&M University at College Station; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Brandon M. Hill currently serves as the 2-5 State of Texas Future Farmers of America President, representing 2-6 over 60,000 Future Farmers of America members; Brandon has embraced 2-7 the challenge of leading this expansive Texas organization; he has 2-8 postponed his freshman year at Texas A&M University so that he 2-9 might wholeheartedly dedicate himself to Future Farmers of America; 2-10 among his many duties as President, Brandon travels to high schools 2-11 throughout the state and represents his organization; he offers 2-12 motivation and leadership to countless Texan youth; indeed this 2-13 young man is an asset to our state and a shining example to all 2-14 Texas citizens; and 2-15 WHEREAS, Brandon received the inspiration and knowledge to 2-16 achieve his successes from Kevin Hamilton, his agricultural science 2-17 instructor, and from his father, Marcus Hill, who preceded his son 2-18 as the State of Texas Future Farmers of America President in the 2-19 late 1960s; Brandon's mother, Tina Hill, and brother, Blake Hill, 2-20 are also loving supporters of Brandon, and he, in return, is a 2-21 devoted son and brother; and 2-22 WHEREAS, Brandon will be honored on April 16, 1999, at the 2-23 Arlington Junior League Center with a reception honoring his 2-24 successful tenure as President of Texas' Future Farmers of America; 2-25 now, therefore, be it 2-26 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-1 76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Brandon M. Hill 3-2 on his outstanding accomplishments; and, be it further 3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-4 Brandon M. Hill as an expression of the gratitude and high regard 3-5 of the Texas Senate. 3-6 Nelson, Moncrief 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 President of the Senate 3-9 I hereby certify that the above 3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-11 on March 29, 1999. 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Secretary of the Senate 3-14 ______________________________________ 3-15 Member, Texas Senate 3-16 ______________________________________ 3-17 Member, Texas Senate