Bill Text: TX SR321 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Ronald H. Hufford on the occasion of his retirement.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-28 - Reported enrolled [SR321 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR321-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Ronald H. Hufford, who is retiring as the executive | ||
| director of the Texas Forestry Association after 33 years of | ||
| distinguished leadership; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ron Hufford earned a bachelor of science degree in | ||
| forestry from Southern Illinois University in 1971; he served | ||
| with distinction for four years as an officer and a pilot in the | ||
| United States Air Force, and he initiated his civilian career in | ||
| 1975 by joining the Southern Forest Products Association in | ||
| Louisiana; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Hufford began his tenure as the executive | ||
| director of the Texas Forestry Association in 1984; under his | ||
| exemplary leadership, the association has created the means | ||
| through which the public and the forest industry can work | ||
| together effectively and can communicate with legislators on | ||
| issues relating to forestry in Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Hufford has guided efforts to strengthen the | ||
| association's partnership with the Texas Forest Service, as well | ||
| as with many other state agencies, to ensure that forestry is a | ||
| viable and valuable resource in Texas long into the future; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A highly respected leader in his field, Mr. Hufford | ||
| has served in leadership roles for numerous professional | ||
| associations; in 2016, the Texas Forestry Association paid tribute | ||
| to his invaluable contributions to Texas forestry by naming its new | ||
| headquarters in his honor; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Ronald H. Hufford on his outstanding | ||
| career and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Nichols | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 28, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
