79R9059 BJM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 790



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Foy Gibson of Bend was named the 2004 Texas Wheat Man 
of the Year by the Texas Wheat Producers Board in recognition of his 
lifelong commitment to the wheat industry of the Lone Star State; 
and
	WHEREAS, The owner and operator of Gibson Brothers Feed and 
Seed in Lometa, Mr. Gibson has ably served Central Texas wheat 
producers for more than four decades, and he remains an active 
farmer, growing wheat, corn, pecans, peanuts, and hay on land that 
has been in his family for more than 150 years; and
	WHEREAS, The president-elect of the Texas Wheat Producers 
Association, he has long been an integral part of the organization 
and has been a member of its board since 1987; in his current 
capacity as board secretary, he has worked to increase overseas 
wheat sales and promote improvements in wheat varieties; and
	WHEREAS, Along with his many professional obligations, Mr. 
Gibson is active in his local community and is a valued member of 
the Lower Colorado River Authority board and the Church of Christ, 
and he has been a tireless supporter of senior citizens in his area, 
representing their issues as a member of the Silver-Haired 
Legislature; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to receiving his most recent accolade, 
this dynamic Texan has been named the Outstanding Farmer and 
Rancher by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Texas is known throughout the world as a leader in 
agriculture, and through his hard work and dedication, Foy Gibson 
has contributed to this renown, and he has earned the lasting 
respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Foy Gibson on being named the 2004 
Texas Wheat Man of the Year by the Texas Wheat Producers Board and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gibson as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.