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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the members of Class IX of the Texas Agricultural 
Lifetime Leadership "TALL" program; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership 
program is one of the Texas Cooperative Extension's premier 
educational programs; now in its 18th year of operation, the
TALL program identifies men and women in the early stages of
their careers and prepares them to be future leaders in the 
agricultural industry; applicants must be residents of Texas
and actively involved in farming, ranching, or a business closely
relating to agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, The TALL IX class consists of 25 persons ranging 
in age from 25 to 50 who were chosen for their leadership ability, 
analytical and communication skills, vocational commitment, and 
growth potential; over a two-year period, they will study 
agricultural issues and become more involved with activities 
contributing to the growth of Texas agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, The class will tour the state and visit Mexico, 
Washington, D.C., New York, and Brazil; in Austin, the class
will gain firsthand knowledge of state government and its 
significance in agriculture; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary educational program, TALL ensures 
that a new generation of leaders will have the knowledge and 
expertise to solve the complex issues facing the agricultural 
industry today and in the future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate participants in the
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program and extend to 
them best wishes for success in the TALL IX class and in the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 26, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate