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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Richard and Maurine Cain for their many contributions |
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to the City of Saint Jo, Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Natives of California, Dick and Maurine Cain are |
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trusted professionals in the field of wildlife management |
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consulting; they purchased a large property on the outskirts of |
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Saint Jo in 2003 and established Trophy Ridge Whitetails; their |
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newly designed state-of-the-art breeding facilities enabled them |
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to pioneer significant advancements in deer management; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than 17 years, Dick and Maurine gave |
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generously of their time and talents to the benefit of the Saint |
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Jo community; they devoted countless hours to supporting the |
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Stonewall Saloon Museum, and their work on behalf of the Saint Jo |
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Chamber of Commerce helped to set the organization on a sound |
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financial foundation; their volunteer activities also included |
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decorating the downtown Chisholm Trail Square for holiday events |
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and cooking at fund-raising concession stands; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cain began their Texas journey in |
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1970, when Dick joined the faculty of Texas A&M University as a |
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professor of poultry science, genetics, and game bird |
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management, and he went on to earn acclaim for his expertise on |
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quail; he and Maurine also owned a successful McDonald's |
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franchise for 17 years prior to their move to Saint Jo; and |
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WHEREAS, Dick and Maurine Cain are treasured former |
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Texans; they can reflect with pride on an impressive legacy of |
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civic service in the Saint Jo community, and their presence in |
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the Lone Star State is greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dick and Maurine Cain on their lasting |
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contributions to the City of Saint Jo and the State of Texas and |
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extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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their honor. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 18, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |