ORIGIN OF RESOLUTION:
Members of the National Association of State Foresters

ISSUE OF CONCERN:
Recognition of the Texas Forest Service

BACKGROUND:
Whereas: The National Association of State Foresters did hold its 85th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas; and

Whereas: The participants weathered the balmy climate of Texas, where perspiration and dehydration became a bonding experience; and

Whereas: The leadership positions in the Texas Forest Service are inversely proportional to their height; and

Whereas: Our host State Forester got to share the stage in his welcoming comments with someone shorter than himself; and

Whereas: The Lone Star State has experienced multiple disasters since Jim Hull became State Forester in 1996, but none this week; and

Whereas: Three State Foresters have been able to appease their governors for 18 years in order to enjoy San Antonio and Texas hospitality for a second time; and

Whereas: Cowboy hats outnumbered baseball caps for the first time at a NASF meeting; and

Whereas: The State Foresters have now fully integrated “howdy” and “y’all” into their vocabulary; and

Whereas: The Cowboy Cauldron stirred issues and concerns while providing the ingredients for powerful medicine to improve the health and sustainability of the organization; and

Whereas: Although State Foresters were corralled into the greener pastures of Redesign, it has yet to be seen if they can hold on for more than eight seconds.

RESOLUTION:
Now therefore be it resolved that: the Texas Forest Service staff, who were as warm and comforting as the denim shirts they wore, provided us with a Texas-size welcome, catered to our every need and anticipated all contingencies. Be it further resolved that: the members of the National Association of State Foresters wish to show our appreciation to State Forester Jim Hull and the staff of the Texas Forest Service and offer a warm Thank You for their efforts to ensure a productive, enjoyable and memorable Annual Meeting.

NASF ACTION:
( X ) Approved by acclamation

DATE OF ACTION:
September 19, 2007