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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No.
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Doug and Jean Morehouse as recipients of an American Farm Bureau Federation's 2006 Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award.



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First Regular Session 115th General Assembly (2007)


SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. _____



    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Doug and Jean Morehouse as recipients of an American Farm Bureau Federation's 2006 Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award.

    Whereas, Doug and Jean Morehouse tend 2000 acres of row crop corn and soybeans with Doug's Father, Don, in Brookston, Indiana;

    Whereas, Doug Morehouse serves his community as President of the White County Farm Bureau and a member of the White County Agricultural Development Board. He is also actively involved in the BioTown Advisory Board;

    Whereas, the American Farm Bureau Federation, in conjunction with award sponsor Case IH, recognize young farmers and ranchers who excel in their farming or ranching operations and exhibit superior leadership abilities in a nationwide competition;

    Whereas, winners of the American Farm Bureau Federation's Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award are selected from a screening process that begins at the county level and extends throughout the United States;

    Whereas, Doug and Jean Morehouse's dedication to community involvement and farm management savvy were

recognized when they received the 2006 Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award. As recipients of this award, the Morehouse's received a DX33 Farmall tractor, provided by Case IH; and

    Whereas, the People of Indiana are proud of the achievements of its outstanding young farmers, who represent the bright future of American agriculture: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate     of the General Assembly

of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives     concurring:


    SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes and congratulates Doug and Jean Morehouse as recipients of an American Farm Bureau Federation's 2006 Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Doug and Jean Morehouse and the Secretary of the White County Farm Bureau, Phyllis Hallar.