SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Marcus Edward Hill, who is being honored with a
	Texas Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award; and
	WHEREAS, Marcus Hill began his distinguished leadership
	career when he was elected president of the Texas Future Farmers
	of America after graduating from high school; he began working
	for the National Farm Life Insurance Company while studying
	agricultural education at Texas A&M University, and upon earning
	his degree, he joined one of the company's subsidiaries, the
	Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company; and
	WHEREAS, He ascended to the vice presidency of the
	Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company in 1982 and
	became president six years later; as president, he was
	instrumental in organizing two subsidiaries that expanded the
	company's opportunities, and in 2006, he was appointed the
	company's chairman of the board; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary leader in his field, Mr. Hill is
	dedicated to the state's continued agricultural success; he
	serves on numerous boards and educational advisory councils and
	can often be found at local stock shows and fairs supporting the
	next generation of agricultural leaders; and
	WHEREAS, Marcus Hill is a widely respected and admired man
	who has received numerous awards for his outstanding service; he
	is indeed deserving of recognition as a lifelong steward of our
	state's thriving agricultural economy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend Marcus Edward Hill for his extensive
	contributions to our state and congratulate him on receiving a
	Texas Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Nelson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 21, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate