79R6078 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 390



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Arlan and Avis Youngblood of Lamesa are the honorees 
for the 2005 National Hereford Show in recognition of their many 
years of support of the Texas Hereford Association and the Hereford 
industry in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The Youngbloods have been prominent figures in 
ranching since 1937, when family patriarch F. A. "Alton" Youngblood 
established the Youngblood Ranch with 21 head of 10-year-old 
breeding cows and one herd bull; after a second bull was purchased 
in 1941, the herd continued to grow, reaching 250 cows by the late 
1970s; this year, the Youngblood Ranch reached a special milestone 
when it branded its 10,000th calf; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating a keen eye for choosing quality stock, 
the Youngbloods have purchased several premier bulls over the 
years, and they are also known for their use of performance testing 
and other innovations that have enabled the ranch to remain an 
industry leader and a fitting recipient of this prestigious honor; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Arlan and Avis Youngblood on being 
named the honorees of the 2005 National Hereford Show and extend to 
them sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.