S.R. No. 503
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
pleasure in honoring Brandon M. Hill, the President of the
State of Texas Future Farmers of America; this is indeed an
honor for Brandon, his family, and his hometown, Arlington; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed young man has consistently
demonstrated his devotion to the Future Farmers of America
organization; at Arlington Martin High School, he served as
Chapter President, Chapter Student Advisor, and Greenhand President;
during this time, he earned several Future Farmers of America awards,
some of which include public relations team, where he achieved first
in the state, and prepared public speaking, where he was fifth in
the state; Brandon represented Future Farmers of America as a
delegate to both state and national conferences and was also active
in leading his area's Future Farmers of America association; ever
the agricultural enthusiast, Brandon exhibited Hereford heifers,
Santa Gertrudis heifers, and lambs at many Texas livestock shows;
in July, 1998, he received his State Future Farmers of America
Degree and was awarded a scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, At Arlington Martin High School, Brandon proved
himself an exceptional, well-rounded student, earning admission to
the National Honor Society and Who's Who Among American High School
Students; he was an active member of his 4-H Club and served as a
leader in this organization as well; a successful student, Brandon
was admitted to Texas A&M University at College Station; and
WHEREAS, Brandon M. Hill currently serves as the
State of Texas Future Farmers of America President, representing
over 60,000 Future Farmers of America members; Brandon has embraced
the challenge of leading this expansive Texas organization; he has
postponed his freshman year at Texas A&M University so that he
might wholeheartedly dedicate himself to Future Farmers of America;
among his many duties as President, Brandon travels to high schools
throughout the state and represents his organization; he offers
motivation and leadership to countless Texan youth; indeed this
young man is an asset to our state and a shining example to all
Texas citizens; and
WHEREAS, Brandon received the inspiration and knowledge to
achieve his successes from Kevin Hamilton, his agricultural science
instructor, and from his father, Marcus Hill, who preceded his son
as the State of Texas Future Farmers of America President in the
late 1960s; Brandon's mother, Tina Hill, and brother, Blake Hill,
are also loving supporters of Brandon, and he, in return, is a
devoted son and brother; and
WHEREAS, Brandon will be honored on April 16, 1999, at the
Arlington Junior League Center with a reception honoring his
successful tenure as President of Texas' Future Farmers of America;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Brandon M. Hill
on his outstanding accomplishments; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Brandon M. Hill as an expression of the gratitude and high regard
of the Texas Senate.
Nelson, Moncrief
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the above
Resolution was adopted by the Senate
on March 29, 1999.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate