Bill Text: TX SR1230 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Richard McDonald.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-27 - Reported enrolled [SR1230 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR1230-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1230
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Richard McDonald
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Richard McDonald, longtime leader of the
  Texas Cattle Feeders Association, who died October 29, 2010, at
  the age of 66; and
 
         WHEREAS, Richard McDonald was born in Clifton, Texas, on
  February 21, 1944, to Werner and Roy McDonald; he attended
  San Benito High School, where he served as president of the
  Future Farmers of America, and he also served as chairman of the
  State 4-H Council; and
 
         WHEREAS, He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1966
  with a bachelor's degree in animal science; he earned a master's
  degree in 1969 and a doctoral degree in 1972 from Louisiana State
  University in animal breeding, nutrition, and statistics; and
 
         WHEREAS, He married Sharon Tolzein on October 5, 1979, and
  the couple had three sons, Lyle, Lanny, and Kelly, and a
  daughter, Lori; they were active members of First Presbyterian
  Church in Amarillo; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald joined the staff of the Texas Cattle
  Feeders Association in Amarillo in 1974 and served as its
  president and chief executive officer from 1988 until his
  retirement in 2006; he represented the interests of the
  organization's members before the Texas legislature and
  regulatory agencies and earned a reputation as an honorable and
  reliable advocate for Texas cattle feeders and Texas agriculture
  in general; and
 
         WHEREAS, Due to his outstanding leadership, the Texas
  Cattle Feeders Association has become one of the most recognized
  and respected cattle organizations in the United States, and he
  is widely credited for taking a fledgling industry and developing
  it into a vibrant part of the nation's economy; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald was a highly respected gentleman
  whose expertise, insightfulness, and wise guidance contributed
  significantly to the cattle industry; the Richard McDonald
  Leadership Institute has been established to honor his legacy and
  continue his work; administered by the National Cattlemen's Beef
  Association, the program offers leadership development and
  training for young people involved with cattle organizations
  across the country; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Richard
  McDonald and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family;
  and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Richard McDonald.
 
  Seliger
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 27, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
feedback