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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bruce Mehlenbacher of Jacksonville was honored by |
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the Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District on April |
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24, 2009, for his outstanding conservation practices in cattle |
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production and for his financial support of county agricultural |
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operations; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mehlenbacher, senior vice president of |
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Southside Bank, has been in the cattle business for more than 16 |
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years, and his operation has grown from five cows on 20 acres to 70 |
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head of predominantly Braford cattle on 120 acres; and |
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WHEREAS, A resident of Jacksonville since 1990, Mr. |
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Mehlenbacher has shared his time and talents with numerous local |
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organizations, including the chamber of commerce, the Rotary club, |
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and the economic development corporation; moreover, he has served |
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as chair of the Salvation Army and as a trustee of the First United |
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Methodist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Mehlenbacher enjoys the |
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love and support of his wife, Lisa, and their children, Matt and |
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Molly; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to |
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excellence of Bruce Mehlenbacher have greatly benefited his fellow |
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citizens, and it is indeed fitting to honor him for his |
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contributions to the rich agricultural tradition of East Texas; |
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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 Bruce Mehlenbacher on his receipt |
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of a 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. Mehlenbacher as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |