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Glen Alan Phillips, assistant executive director of San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc., accepted the Sul Ross Slingin' Sammy B augh Award for Outstanding Service on behalf of R. Keith Martin on Nov 7.

R. Keith Martin has served as Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for the past nine years. He began his relationship with the San Antonio Livestock Exposition in 1969 as a volunteer.

His support of agriculture is extensive, and he also serves as chairman of the board of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and interim CEO and commissioner. He is a member of the board of trustees for the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.

A recipient of the Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award from Texas Tech University, Mr. Martin also serves on the boards of the Happy Hill Farm Academy and Home; Texas FFA Foundation; Texas Wildlife Association; San Antonio Police Training Advisory Board; Lytle State Bank; and is a member of the Texas Rangers Association Foundation.

He mentions, Dr. Vic Morgan was responsible for his involvement and instrumental in introducing S.A.L.E. to Sul Ross State University and its programs, ultimately resulting in S.A.L.E. becoming a donor to the University.

Since 1987, the San Antonio Livestock Exposition has contributed more than $850,000 to Sul Ross State University in the form of endowed scholarships, the Leaders in Agriculture Lecture Series and graduate study opportunities in Mexico, Central or South America.

The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship Endowment provides up to $2,500 per year for up to 16 recipien ts through four years of higher education.  Since its founding in 1948, the San Antonio Livestock Exposition has adhered to its motto, "helping youth today so that agriculture can grow tomorrow."

In his leadership capacity, Mr. Martin has fostered that ideal, and Sul Ross students have received the benefits of the exposition's generosity.

Photo: Keith Martin, executive diretor and C.E.O. for San Antonio Livestock Expostition. Inc. (Photo courtesy of S.A.L.E.)