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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Andy Popp of Cooke County received well-deserved |
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recognition when he was named the 2014 Conservation Farmer of the |
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Year by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Popp was awarded this prestigious accolade at |
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the organization's annual board meeting in October 2014, when he |
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was lauded for his contributions to preserving soil and water on his |
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farm north of Lindsay; sponsored by the TSSWCB and the Association |
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of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the award is part of |
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the Conservation Awards Program, which honors farmers that utilize |
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wise practices in their use of renewable natural resources; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has exhibited great care and |
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dedication in the management of his land; he employs no-till |
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farming techniques to conserve moisture, promotes plant diversity |
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in his fields through the use of cover crops, and minimizes the use |
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of fertilizers; moreover, Mr. Popp has served as a valued resource |
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to his fellow growers, offering his advice and instruction on |
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innovative production methods and volunteering his time and talents |
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to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Grazing Lands |
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Conservation Initiative; and |
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WHEREAS, The natural splendor, diverse ecology, and economic |
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vitality of the Lone Star State depend on responsible stewardship |
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by landowners, and Andy Popp has demonstrated his commitment to |
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maintaining precious resources for future generations; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Andy Popp on his selection as the |
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2014 Conservation Farmer of the Year and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Popp as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 889 was adopted by the House on March |
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12, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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