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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 448
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the team members of the Stephen F. Austin State University |
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Sylvans for their outstanding achievement in winning the 66th Annual |
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Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1946, the Stephen F. Austin State |
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University Sylvans are a social forestry club for students that has |
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a long and distinguished history of excellence in the practice of |
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forestry; the Sylvans were a founding member of the Association of |
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Southern Forestry Clubs in 1958, and today, the club continues to |
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promote forestry education and takes part in competitions of |
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forestry skills and knowledge; and |
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WHEREAS, The Sylvans' victory at the 66th Annual Conclave |
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marks their 19th overall title and extends their winning streak to |
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seven consecutive conclaves, tying the record for the longest |
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streak in the event's history; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing against 13 universities in rigorous |
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technical and physical forestry-related events, the Sylvans |
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secured first place in physical events and fourth place in |
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technical events, earning a total of 263.5 points to claim the |
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championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the Sylvans' many outstanding performances, a |
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record-setting achievement in the women's crosscut event by Holly |
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Parkin and Maddie Sweeten with a time of 4.69 seconds stands as a |
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testament to the team's dedication and skill; and |
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WHEREAS, The team's success is further highlighted by |
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numerous first-place finishes, including in such categories as |
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men's log chop, chain throw, pole climb, men's bowsaw, Jack and Jill |
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crosscut, archery, and knife throw, demonstrating their dominance |
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in the competition; and |
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WHEREAS, The team's journey to the 66th Annual Conclave was |
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marked by perseverance and camaraderie, and team members overcame |
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challenges such as adverse weather conditions and extensive travel |
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to embody the resilient spirit of Texas forestry professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, The Sylvans continue to bring great honor to |
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Stephen F. Austin State University and the State of Texas through |
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their competitive success and their commitment to excellence in the |
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practice of forestry; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the team members of the Stephen F. |
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Austin State University Sylvans for their remarkable |
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achievements and extend to all congratulations on their victory |
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at the 66th Annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs |
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Conclave; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 April 30, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |