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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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,
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.