IL HJR0105

Designates Barn 13 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield as the J. Garrett and John J. Tolan Barn in recognition of their agricultural contributions.

J. Garrett Tolan was a visionary pioneer of the Angus breed of cattle and served as President of the American Angus Association and inductee into the National Cattlemen's Hall of Fame.

John J. Tolan, J. Garrett's son, became a master breeder of multiple cattle and horse breeds, achieving 845 class winners and 385 Champions across all shows, including 102 class winners and 85 Champions at the Chicago International.

John J. Tolan set a world record sale price per head in 1951, served as Director of the American Angus Association for 6 years, and was voted the number one Angus breeder/judge in the nation for 4 consecutive years.

A suitable copy of this resolution shall be presented to the Director of Agriculture and the Director of Central Management Services.