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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Roger Haldenby is stepping down from his position as |
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vice president of operations for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., |
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concluding a distinguished tenure with the organization that has |
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spanned more than two decades; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Gloucester, England, Mr. Haldenby first |
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entered the High Plains cotton industry as a commercial spray |
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applicator; he joined PCG in 1989 and became coordinator of its High |
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Plains Boll Weevil Diapause Control program and a leader in the |
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region's long battle against this destructive insect; while |
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managing the PCG program's operations, he improved effectiveness |
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and efficiency by introducing computers, satellite photography, |
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and guidance systems for aerial pesticide applications; and |
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WHEREAS, Having played a key role in the project to eradicate |
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the boll weevil in the High Plains, Mr. Haldenby went on to serve |
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PCG in a number of other capacities as well; the position of vice |
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president of operations was created to capitalize on his expertise |
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in crop dusting, business, banking, communications, and |
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technology, and he also handled regulatory issues, management of |
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the remaining boll weevil efforts, radio segments, and weekly |
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cotton news reports; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Haldenby has worked tirelessly to promote High |
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Plains cotton to both foreign and domestic customers, and his |
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excellent communication skills have been particularly valuable to |
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PCG in partnering with the Cotton Council International to host |
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trade missions from around the world and sponsor visits to spinning |
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mills abroad; Mr. Haldenby has focused in recent years on |
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developing ties with the spinning industry in Southeast Asia, and |
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in the next exciting phase of his career, he will work as an |
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international cotton consultant based in Vietnam; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his exemplary service over the past 21 |
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years, Roger Haldenby has greatly benefited Plains Cotton Growers, |
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Inc., furthering its efforts to help area farmers succeed; he has |
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earned the respect and admiration of all who are privileged to work |
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with him, and his new venture on the international level is a |
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testament to his enduring commitment to the cotton industry; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Roger Haldenby on his impressive career |
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and achievements with Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for continued success in his endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Haldenby as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |