H.R. No. 204







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Those Texans who work daily to uphold the proud 

traditions of family farming are an indispensable asset to the 

people of the Lone Star State; and

	WHEREAS, Mary Ann Skidmore Hawkins and Jackie N. Hawkins of 

Bowie County are two such individuals, and their outstanding 

contributions as family farmers have been justly recognized with 

the acceptance of the Skidmore farm into the Texas Department of 

Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program; and

	WHEREAS, Created to honor farms and ranches that have been in 

continuous agricultural operation by the same family for a century 

or more, the program draws welcome attention to the rich and vibrant 

history of Texas agriculture; and

	WHEREAS, In continuing to work their family farm, Mr. and 

Mrs. Hawkins have carried on their family's significant legacy, and 

it is indeed fitting to honor this worthwhile endeavor; now, 

therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Mary Ann 

Skidmore Hawkins and Jackie N. Hawkins on the induction of the 

Skidmore farm into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land 

Heritage Program and extend to them sincere best wishes for the 

future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins as an expression of high regard by 

the Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                           Frost



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 204 was adopted by the House on August 

16, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House