H.R. No. 163



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the Florence FFA brought great pride to 
their community with their exemplary performance at the 77th 
National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, in October 
2004; and
	WHEREAS, FFA is a national youth organization that makes a 
positive difference in the lives of its nearly 500,000 student 
members, who are preparing for careers in the science, business, 
and technology of agriculture, by developing their potential for 
leadership, personal growth, and career success through 
agricultural education; the convention competitions encourage 
achievement and excellence in scholarship and develop 
interpersonal skills in teamwork and communication; and
	WHEREAS, Florence students Caitlin Frederick and Amber 
Krause earned a second national Agriscience Fair championship for 
their hometown FFA with their outstanding project entitled, 
"Organic Acid Wash:  A Cleaner Beef"; the young women won first 
place in their division in the Biochemistry/Microbiology/Food 
Science category, receiving $500 each in addition to the $2,000 
they secured at the state convention held in July; and
	WHEREAS, Competing on the Florence Ag Communications team 
were Joanna Hensley, Ray Skidmore, Katie Glover, and Kristin Wiehe; 
securing third place, the group was awarded a gold emblem in 
recognition of their "outstanding team" status, and, in addition, 
Ms. Wiehe earned a $900 college scholarship and Ms. Hensley 
acquired a $500 scholarship; and
	WHEREAS, These outstanding students, with the help of their 
families, teachers, coaches, and sponsors, have demonstrated an 
exceptional capacity for commitment, determination, and hard work, 
and their remarkable achievements serve as an inspiring example to 
all young Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Florence FFA team on its 
award-winning performance at the 77th National FFA Convention and 
extend to its members sincere best wishes for success in all their 
future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Gattis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on 
Februaury 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House