H.R. No. 2677

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Tom Dickerson of San Antonio has been a tremendous asset to the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, which has gained immeasurably from his leadership and commitment; and

WHEREAS, A trade association that represents all segments of the green industry in Texas, TNLA serves growers, landscape contractors, retail nurseries, and allied green industry businesses; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dickerson has held a number of leadership positions with the group; currently serving as the immediate past chairman, he formerly served on TNLA regional boards, on the advisory board to the state agriculture commissioner, and as chairman of TALC; he played an integral role on the committee merging TAN and TALC in 1999; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. in agriculture, Mr. Dickerson is married to Cheryl Dickerson, who plays a vital role in his various and notable successes; and

WHEREAS, During his outstanding tenure with TNLA, Tom Dickerson has devoted himself to the welfare of the organization and its members, steering TNLA on a new path in diversifying the marketplace, setting a high standard of excellence for the benefit of all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend Tom Dickerson for his service to the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Dickerson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Geren

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2677 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House