SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau
  Federation, for his many contributions to the better interests of
  American agriculture; and
         WHEREAS, A rice and cattle producer from Columbus, Texas,
  Mr. Stallman is the 11th president in the history of this
  outstanding organization and the first from the Lone Star State;
  he has served on its board of directors since 1994; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stallman graduated with honors from The
  University of Texas at Austin in 1974; he has been an influential
  voice on agricultural policy for many years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stallman has served on numerous state and
  federal committees, including the Agricultural Policy Advisory
  Committee for Trade and the Citizen's Committee on Property Tax
  Relief; he also serves on the board of trustees of the Farm
  Foundation and on the advisory board of the World Agricultural
  Forum; and
         WHEREAS, In 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Mr.
  Stallman to serve as a member of the White House Advisory
  Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, designated to
  advise the president and Congress on proposed trade agreements;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stallman understands the importance of good
  agricultural policy and its effect on the nation's food supply,
  economy, and trade; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
  outstanding service on behalf of the American farmer; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend Bob Stallman for his exemplary
  service to our state and nation as president of the American Farm
  Bureau Federation and extend to him best wishes for continued
  success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Hegar
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 28, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate