H.R. No. 278 is a resolution congratulating Kade and Morgan Hodges, a husband and wife ranching team from Sterling City, for receiving the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award at the AFBF Convention in San Antonio on January 27, 2025. This prestigious national award recognizes young farmers and ranchers who excel in their agricultural operations and demonstrate exceptional leadership. The Hodges operate Hodges Livestock, raising Royal White sheep, commercial goats, and Angus-cross cattle, and they also provide vegetation management services to solar farms through targeted sheep grazing.

The resolution highlights the couple's significant contributions to the agricultural community, including Kade's roles as vice president of the Coke-Sterling County Farm Bureau and vice chair of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District, as well as Morgan's involvement as treasurer of Concho Valley CattleWomen. Both hold advanced degrees in animal science and beef cattle production, respectively, and are active members of various agricultural associations. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its high regard for the Hodges and wishes them continued success in their endeavors.