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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas Farm Bureau is holding its 2013 Leadership |
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Conference on January 27-30 in Austin, and this occasion provides a |
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fitting opportunity to recognize an organization that has played an |
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essential role in Texas agriculture for 80 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Agriculture is one of the leading industries in the |
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Lone Star State, annually helping to infuse more than $36 billion |
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into our economy; keeping pace with the demands of a growing |
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population, production continues to increase, thanks in part to |
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advances in recordkeeping, machinery, and computer technology; and |
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WHEREAS, The farmers and ranchers of our state provide for |
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the most essential needs of their fellow citizens by ensuring an |
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abundant, reliable, and affordable supply of food and fiber, and |
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since 1933, Texas Farm Bureau has provided a united voice for these |
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hardworking men and women; and |
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WHEREAS, Focusing on grassroots policy development, the |
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association represents the interests of agricultural producers in |
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the legislative process at both the state and national levels while |
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assisting members through a range of benefits and services; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, with more than 480,000 participants, Texas |
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Farm Bureau is one of the largest groups of farmers, ranchers, and |
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rural families in the world; among its many accomplishments, the |
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organization has helped to achieve an improved farm-to-market road |
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system, protection of property rights, and the implementation of |
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animal health programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Agriculture is an important part of Texas history |
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and a critical part of its future, and the efforts of Texas Farm |
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Bureau are helping to sustain and advance this vital industry; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 2013 Texas Farm Bureau |
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Leadership Conference and extend to all those in attendance sincere |
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best wishes for a memorable and meaningful gathering. |