H.R. No. 1473
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Colby Nichols, a senior at Quitman High School,
  received his Lone Star Farmer degree at the 82nd Texas FFA
  Convention in July 2010; and
         WHEREAS, The Lone Star Farmer is the highest degree bestowed
  on FFA members at the state level; in the course of meeting the
  degree's demanding criteria, Mr. Nichols participated in a
  supervised agricultural program, performed more than 25 hours of
  community service, and maintained a high academic standard; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Tracy and Misti Nichols, this fine young
  Texan has been active in FFA for four years; he has competed at the
  district, regional, and state levels and has won the respect and
  admiration of his fellow members for his commitment and enthusiasm;
  and
         WHEREAS, The dedication to excellence and perseverance in the
  pursuit of his goals that Mr. Nichols has demonstrated has proven
  him worthy of FFA's highest state honor, and he may indeed reflect
  with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Colby Nichols on his receipt of the
  FFA Lone Star Farmer degree and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Nichols as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hughes
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1473 was adopted by the House on May
  5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House