SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70

WHEREAS, Michael Dougherty, a Prairiland Independent School District student, earned great distinction by winning first place at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in October 2018; and

WHEREAS, Held during the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, the event drew a record turnout of nearly 70,000 attendees; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dougherty claimed the top prize in Division 3 of the Power, Structural and Technical Systems category with his project titled "Can You Hear Me Know," which explored ways of reducing the noise created by automatic fence post drivers; the son of Wendy and Mike Dougherty, he was inspired to pursue this topic after learning that his grandfather had developed mid-range hearing loss from using the equipment; and

WHEREAS, With his outstanding win at the premier national showcase for FFA students, Michael Dougherty has ably represented his chapter and community, and he may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby congratulate Michael Dougherty on his first-place finish at the 2018 National FFA Agriscience Fair and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Dougherty as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate