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79R19052 JTR-D

By:  Swinford                                                     H.R. No. 2072



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Steven V. Tays of New Braunfels has been elected the 
Texas FFA state officer for Area VII, and this singular distinction 
offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on this talented young man's 
many accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, A senior at Canyon High School, Mr. Tays has been a 
valued member of FFA for several years, serving as Guadalupe Valley 
District president and Canyon and Area VII vice president before 
assuming his most recent post; and
	WHEREAS, He has also participated in a wide range of the 
organization's competitive activities, including creed speaking, 
land judging, livestock judging, and radio broadcasting, and he was 
a valued participant at the state convention in 2003 and 2004; and
	WHEREAS, This well-rounded young Texan has been involved in 
numerous community groups and programs, including Youth Leadership 
New Braunfels, the First Protestant Church youth group and youth 
band, the Canyon High School golf team, and the Katy Volunteer Fire 
Department, and in 2004 he was selected to attend the Boys State 
convention in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, It is particularly fitting that Mr. Tays be honored 
by this body, in that he enjoys close personal ties to a number of 
its members; and
	WHEREAS, After being baptized by Representative Joe Crabb, 
Mr. Tays went on to work for both Representative Bill Callegari and 
Speaker Tom Craddick, and since his move to New Braunfels he has 
also made the acquaintance of Representative Carter Casteel; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Tays plans to attend Texas A&M University next 
year, and as this exciting new chapter in his life begins, his many 
friends and admirers join him in looking forward to a future bright 
with promise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Steven V. Tays on being elected 
Texas FFA state officer for Area VII and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Tays as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.