Dewhurst echoed a similar sentiment in his address, remarking that technology may be dominating the world, but it is not the foundation of civilization agriculture is. Without it, we would be reduced to hunters and gatherers and would have no time to surf the internet. Thank God for productive Texas farmers and ranchers. Dewhurst also stressed the need for government to be run more efficiently and like a business. He noted that since taking office in 1998, his has been then only state agency to have reduced its budget every year.
People have to understand that government has no money.
It s your money, said D ewhurst. Government has the responsibility to run as economically as possible. It should do its job efficiently and then get the heck out of Dodge. Thanks to all those who helped to make this year's banquet a success, including all of the farmers and ranchers who participated with displays and information for the booklets. The 1999 Banquet featured the Bayshore Babes with the theme 'Cruisin' 99'.