SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22

WHEREAS, Jett Hale of Roberts County 4-H has distinguished himself by showing the grand champion youth market steer at the 2023 State Fair of Texas' 75th annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction on October 6, 2023; and

WHEREAS, The State Fair's Youth Livestock competitions annually draw thousands of exhibitors, and each one is competing for a coveted spot in the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction; the auction rewards young Texas 4-H and FFA members for their hard work and dedication, and a portion of the bids also benefits the Big Tex Scholarship Program; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hale and his 1,397-pound crossbred steer, Bryce, competed against 423 other exhibitors at this year's Youth Market Steer Show, and after winning the grand champion title, he sold Bryce for a record $160,000 at the auction; and

WHEREAS, A 15-year-old sophomore in the Miami Independent School District, Mr. Hale has demonstrated outstanding commitment and ability in raising his champion animal; he has been showing steers for the past eight years; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has brought great pride to his family and community, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jett Hale on showing the grand champion youth market steer at the 75th annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction 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. Hale as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Sparks

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 16, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate