TITLE: Congratulating Ken Bailey on his recognition as a Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ken Bailey on his recognition as a Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ken Bailey of Kountze has been recognized as a Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service; and WHEREAS, A partnership between the forest service and conservation service, the Texas Forest Stewardship Program recognizes landowners who implement a written stewardship plan on at least 10 acres; A&M Forest Service members help develop the plan with site-specific recommendations based on individual goals, and they outline step-by-step measures to sustain the land well into the future; and WHEREAS, Ken Bailey transformed more than 200 acres of bare land into a thriving site with a growing forest and habitat for fish and wildlife; the owner of Lifecheck Drug pharmacy, he had no previous forestry experience, but with the assistance of agency personnel, he has created a garden and an orchard, as well as ponds; he has also installed brush piles for rabbits, bee hives, bat houses, and more than 50 bluebird houses; the wonderful array of wildflowers on the property includes bluebonnets, honeysuckle, morning glories, and sunflowers; and WHEREAS, Through his dedication to promoting forestation and protecting local flora and fauna, Ken Bailey has made his corner of the state more beautiful, productive, and vibrant, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ken Bailey on his recognition as a Certified Forest Steward by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his worthwhile endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House