SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize the participants of the TALL VIII class of the 
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership 
program is a part of the Texas Cooperative Extension and is now
in its 16th year of operation; the program is designed for men and 
women who are in the early stages of their careers; applicants 
must be residents of Texas and actively involved in farming, 
ranching, or a business closely related to agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, Candidates for the program are reviewed for their 
leadership and integrity, analytical and communication skills, 
potential for growth, and vocational commitment; and
	WHEREAS, The goals of the program are to identify and 
support emerging leaders, heighten their knowledge of current 
issues, and increase their personal involvement in the state 
and local activities that contribute to the growth of Texas 
agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, The TALL VIII class consists of 24 leaders in 
agriculture, ranging from 25 to 49 years in age; during a two-year 
span, these participants will tour the State of Texas and visit 
Mexico, Washington, D.C., New York, and South Africa; the class 
will attend its third session in Austin to learn firsthand about 
state government and agricultural representation; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the TALL VIII class are devoting 
their time and energy to discovering how to solve the complex

issues facing the agricultural industry today, and they deserve 
recognition for their dedication and hard work; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the 
TALL VIII class on their selection as participants in this 
prestigious program and extend to them best wishes for the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for the TALL VIII class as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate