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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Farmer and rancher Doyle Buckley was recognized for |
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his outstanding achievements in conservation by the Cherokee County |
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Soil and Water Conservation District at its 53rd annual awards |
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banquet in Jacksonville on April 24, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1983, Mr. Buckley retired after 29 years as a |
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furniture maker and turned to farming and ranching; on his 200-acre |
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spread in northern Cherokee County, he maintains a small herd of |
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Braford "tiger-stripe" cows; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Buckley also leases 30 acres where he raises |
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tomatoes, peppers, and Noonday onions, which he sells through local |
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businesses and the farmers market in Tyler; he is a member of the |
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Noonday Onion Growers Association; and |
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WHEREAS, The family farmers and ranchers of Texas play a |
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vital role in the conservation of the natural resources of the Lone |
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Star State, and Doyle Buckley may take great pride in this |
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prestigious award; 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 Doyle Buckley on his award from the |
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Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Buckley as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |