NOMINATION FOR 2011 GOLDEN FEATHER AWARD

TO: The Texas Poultry Industry

FROM: Vincent Reina, Sr.

Golden Feather Committee

Dear Fellow Industry Men and Women:

In 1968 the Texas Poultry Federation initiated the Golden Feather Award. This award is presented annually during the Texas Poultry Convention to someone who has “gone beyond the call of duty” for the benefit of the Texas poultry industry. I was fortunate enough to be named the recipient in 2010 and am chairman of the committee this year.

I know that many are deserving of this honor. You know those whom you think should receive this award. The only way someone can be considered is through our nomination process. Return the nomination form naming the person you feel has contributed most to our industry and is most deserving of this prestigious award.

Previous recipients are Ralph Janes, Dr. John Quisenberry, N.C. (Red) Garrison, Leo Fuchs, Joe Fechtel, Charles Calhoun, Ben Wormeli, Earl Deacon, Wren Vinyard, Martin Steger, Carl Smith, T.A. Hensarling, John B. Collier, Jr., Roy Herider, Lonnie (Bo) Pilgrim, Herb Chafin, Dr. L.C. Grumbles, Dick Taylor, Dr. Russell Couch, Bob Griffin, Dr. Sam Glass, Delvin Barrett, Dr. W.F. Krueger, Dr. Rober Clifford, K.E. Jacob, Dr. James Miner, Monroe Fuchs, Dr. Dick Creger, Jack Gardner, Ernest Mahard, Billy Wade Lovette, Dr. Fred Thornberry, Tommy Bozka, Dr. Floyd Golan, Gib Burton, Ralph Simmons, David Jenkins, Terry Wright, Jerry Autry, Bob Hendrix, Dr. John Carey, James Grimm, and I.

NOMINATION FORM

GOLDEN FEATHER AWARD

2011

I nominate ______________________________ as recipient of the Texas Poultry Federation Golden Feather Award for 2011.

Mail nominations form by March 15, 2011 to: Vincent Reina, Sr.

Maxim Production

580 Maxim Drive

Boling, TX 77420

Or fax to: (979) 657-3506