TITLE: Congratulating the Klondike FFA homesite evaluation team on its first-place finish at the 66th National Land and Range Judging Contest.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Klondike FFA homesite evaluation team on its first-place finish at the 66th National Land and Range Judging Contest.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The members of the Klondike High School FFA homesite evaluation team distinguished themselves by placing first at the 66th Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest, held in Oklahoma City May 2-4, 2017; and WHEREAS, In the homesite evaluation competition, students are tasked with assessing the suitability of various types of land for building sites, sanitation systems, impoundment structures, and lawns; participants must consider a number of factors in making their judgment, including the permeability of the subsoil, the slope of the land, and the amount of surface runoff; and WHEREAS, The Klondike team consisted of juniors Kelby O'Brien, Jayden Coleman, Brianna Beck, and Price Cooper; under the expert guidance of their advisor, Todd Gregory, and retired FFA advisor Danny Beck, the team compiled a total score of 1,126 to beat out 49 other squads; and WHEREAS, In addition to claiming the national title, three of the team's members were ranked among the top 11 competitors in the country for their individual point counts; having earned a perfect score, Mr. O'Brien finished second following a tiebreaker for first place, and Mr. Coleman and Ms. Beck placed 9th and 11th, respectively; and WHEREAS, The group's victory enabled Klondike FFA to repeat as national champions, as the school's previous homesite team prevailed at nationals last year; at that contest, the current lineup of Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Coleman, Ms. Beck, and Mr. Cooper competed in the land evaluation event, earning fifth-place honors; and WHEREAS, The members of the Klondike FFA homesite evaluation team have become a source of great pride to their school with their triumph at the National Land and Range Judging Contest, and the skill and dedication they have demonstrated herald a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Klondike High School FFA homesite evaluation team on its first-place finish at the 66th Annual National Land and Range Judging Contest and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Klondike FFA chapter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2221 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House