SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the 100th anniversary of the Porter Demonstration Farm 
and the work of the Texas Cooperative Extension in Kaufman County;
and
	WHEREAS, In 1903, a cooperative effort between
Captain J. B. Porter, a farmer in Kaufman County, and the
United States Agricultural Extension Service led to the creation 
of the nation's first experimental farm project, the Porter 
Demonstration Farm; and
	WHEREAS, In October of 1903, techniques proposed by the 
United States Department of Agriculture to increase agricultural 
productivity met with great success at the Porter Farm; as a 
result, a network of farm demonstration agents was soon created 
to introduce these methods to farmers throughout the nation; 
moreover, the advances made at the farm led to the founding of
the Cooperative Extension Service, known today as the Texas 
Cooperative Extension; and
	WHEREAS, The week of October 19 through 25, 2003, has been 
designated Farm Demonstration Week, and special events will take 
place in Terrell and the surrounding area to mark the occasion; 
individuals representing local, state, and national organizations
will participate in the festivities; and
	WHEREAS, The Porter Farm has been in continuous operation 
for 120 years and remains a Porter family enterprise; and
	WHEREAS, Members of the Porter family will be in attendance 
at a special event at the Performing Arts Center in the area on 


October 25, 2003; together with many in the community, they will 
celebrate their family's historic role in Texas agriculture; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Porter 
family members and all associated with the Texas Cooperative 
Extension in Kaufman County for their invaluable contributions 
to the field of agriculture and extend best wishes to them for an 
enjoyable Farm Demonstration Week; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of Porter Demonstration Farm.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate