85R20683 JCD-D
	By: Flynn	H.R. No. 1346

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Canton High School FFA Agricultural Issues Forum
	team enjoyed great success in 2016, advancing all the way to the
	semifinal round of the state contest, held December 2-3 at Sam
	Houston State University; and
	WHEREAS, Designed to showcase research and communication
	skills, the FFA Agricultural Issues Forum requires participants to
	analyze a current topic related to agriculture; teams then create a
	portfolio and present their findings to judges, who test their
	knowledge with a series of questions based on their reports; and
	WHEREAS, Competing against more than 50 teams from schools
	throughout the state, Anna Chambless, Cheyenne Mason, and Kevin
	Pagel of Canton High School spent countless hours over a six-month
	period designing a presentation about genetically modified
	organisms and their impact on wildlife, farmers, and soil; in
	addition to reaching the semifinals in the state competition, the
	team placed third at the district level and first within their area;
	they also delivered their presentation to a number of groups and
	individuals, including leading scientists and engineers and Texas
	Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller; and
	WHEREAS, Through their study of this important agricultural
	issue, these talented young Texans have demonstrated great
	initiative and ability, and they may indeed look forward to a future
	bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Anna Chambless, Cheyenne Mason,
	and Kevin Pagel of Canton High School on advancing to the state
	semifinals in the 2016 Texas FFA Agricultural Issues Forum and
	extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.