TITLE: Congratulating the members of the Flatonia FFA floriculture team on their outstanding performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the members of the Flatonia FFA floriculture team on their outstanding performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Flatonia FFA floriculture judging team made an impressive showing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, The members of the Flatonia floriculture team demonstrated their vast knowledge of plant life when they won the championship title in the 4-H and FFA Floriculture contest, bringing home the traveling trophy; the contest included tasks such as identifying 50 different plant specimens and completing a general knowledge exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions; and WHEREAS, Team members Raegan Bass, Brianna Louvier, Mackenzie Cox, and Jade Hernandez each made significant contributions to the group's success, and Ms. Bass, Ms. Louvier, and Ms. Cox earned individual honors by placing fourth, fifth, and eighth, respectively; and WHEREAS, Through many hours of practice and study, these exemplary young Texans have achieved great success in competition, and they are a source of tremendous pride for their families, school, and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Flatonia FFA floriculture team on their outstanding performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schubert Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2425 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House