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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jimmy Goolsbee of Arlington was honored by the |
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Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District on April 24, |
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2009, for his outstanding accomplishment in sustainable forestry |
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through the conservation of soil, water, plants, and related |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Goolsbee inherited more than 100 acres of prime |
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timberland, located just outside of Rusk, that his |
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great-grandfather once leased to sharecroppers in the early 20th |
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century; Mr. Goolsbee became involved in oversight of the land |
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following the death of his father and has since focused much of his |
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efforts on reclamation; and |
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WHEREAS, A member of the Texas Forest Association, Mr. |
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Goolsbee has used money from sales to clean and replant the |
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property, and he has worked to establish stream management zones |
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around Bean's Creek, which runs through a large part of his acreage; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Jimmy Goolsbee's dedication to the health of his |
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family's land is commendable, and it is indeed fitting to honor him |
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for his contributions to the rich agricultural tradition of East |
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Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmy Goolsbee on his receipt of a |
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Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District award and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Goolsbee as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |