TITLE: Recognizing Megan Pettibon for being named the 2017 Texas Honey Queen.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Megan Pettibon for being named the 2017 Texas Honey Queen.

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WHEREAS, Megan Pettibon of McKinney has been named the 2017 Texas Honey Queen by the Texas Beekeepers Association; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1880, the Texas Beekeepers Association today represents beekeepers of every kind, from hobbyist to commercial; each year the organization selects a Honey Queen, who travels extensively during her reign to foster public awareness of the importance of the honeybee and to promote all aspects of the beekeeping industry; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Patrick and Christie Pettibon, Megan Pettibon lives on a small ranch with her parents and her 10 siblings; her family has raised bees since 2004, and for the past 13 years she has been involved with the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association, which named her its Honey Queen for 2016; currently pursuing a business degree at Texas A&M University, she enjoys drawing and spending time outside during her leisure hours; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to supporting Texas beekeepers and to teaching people across the state about the honeybee, Megan Pettibon is an outstanding representative for the association, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor her for this notable recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Megan Pettibon on her selection as the 2017 Texas Honey Queen by the Texas Beekeepers Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. Pettibon as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Taylor of Collin President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2017.