H.R. No. 336 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 former Governor Dolph Briscoe for the many significant 1-3 contributions he has made to the agricultural and livestock 1-4 industries in our state and congratulate him on his most recent 1-5 honor as the recipient of the Texas A&M Distinguished Texan in 1-6 Agriculture Award; and 1-7 WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade, which is sponsored by the 1-8 Agriculture Department at Texas A&M University, recognizes an 1-9 individual's outstanding leadership, contributions, and 1-10 achievements in behalf of the state's agribusiness industry; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Governor Briscoe has admirably preserved a strong 1-12 family heritage by distinguishing himself as a statesman, civic 1-13 leader, businessman, and rancher for more than half a century, and 1-14 his noteworthy achievements have left an indelible mark on both the 1-15 agricultural industry and the people of Texas; and 1-16 WHEREAS, He began his esteemed career in public service when 1-17 he won election to the Texas House of Representatives in 1948, and 1-18 he went on to represent his district with integrity and distinction 1-19 for another three terms; widely regarded throughout the state for 1-20 his professionalism, honesty, and impeccable character, he went on 1-21 to serve as governor for two terms, from 1973 to 1979; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Governor Briscoe has continued to make many 1-23 significant contributions to the livestock industry as a private 1-24 citizen through his leadership roles in state, regional, and 2-1 national organizations, including the Texas and Southwestern Cattle 2-2 Raisers Association and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers 2-3 Association; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In addition, this distinguished gentleman helped 2-5 initiate significant improvements to the farm-to-market road system 2-6 throughout rural Texas and led efforts to successfully eradicate 2-7 the screwworm, a feat that many consider to be the most significant 2-8 achievement in the history of Southern livestock production; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to educational issues as well, he 2-10 has generously given of his time, talents, and energies to help 2-11 prepare the future leaders of our state as chairman of the Texas 2-12 Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Advisory Board; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Governor Briscoe has worked 2-14 tirelessly to improve the agricultural and livestock industries in 2-15 our state, and he is most deserving of special praise and 2-16 recognition on the occasion of his most recent honor; now, 2-17 therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-19 Legislature hereby commend Dolph Briscoe for the many significant 2-20 contributions he has made to the agribusiness industry in Texas and 2-21 congratulate him on his receipt of the Texas A&M Distinguished 2-22 Texan in Agriculture Award; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-24 prepared for Governor Briscoe as an expression of high regard by 2-25 the Texas House of Representatives.