SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 421

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin on the grand occasion of its 80th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin adopted its name on September 8, 1934, and the articles of incorporation were officially filed with the Secretary of State on February 19, 1935; and

WHEREAS, In the decades that have followed, the cooperative has been a source of economic support to members, owners, and the community; the cotton gin's many civic contributions include assisting with programs in the Meadow Independent School District, the Meadow FFA, and the Terry County 4-H Club; and

WHEREAS, The gin serves as a processing center for 25,000 acres of cotton with proceeds exceeding $7 million, and its total yearly economic impact is nearly $10 million based on a three-year average; and

WHEREAS, The Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin plays an important role in the financial success of the region and in the agricultural success of our state, and its 80th anniversary is indeed cause for celebration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members and owners of the Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin for 80 years of success and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the gin as a memento of this special anniversary.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 24, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate