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SENATE RESOLUTION
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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 |
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University Sylvans for their outstanding achievement in winning |
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the 66th Annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1964, the Stephen F. Austin State |
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University Sylvans are a social forestry club for students that |
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has a long and distinguished history of excellence in the |
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practice of forestry; the Sylvans were a founding member of the |
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Association of Southern Forestry Clubs in 1958, and today, the |
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club continues to promote forestry education and takes part in |
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competitions of 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 |
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to 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, |
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a record-setting achievement in the women's crosscut event by |
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Holly Parkin and Maddie Sweeten with a time of 4.69 seconds |
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stands as a 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 |
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Jill crosscut, archery, and knife throw, demonstrating their |
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dominance 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 |
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overcame challenges such as adverse weather conditions and |
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extensive travel to embody the resilient spirit of Texas forestry |
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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 |
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the 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 |
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the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |