103 years ago, my grandfather, John Moody, acquired a 25 acre tract of land, adjacent to Gibbons Creek. That 25 acre tract is now part of the 350 acre Stout Ranch.
The State of Texas has a program which recognizes family farms and ranches that have been in the same family for over 100 years, so earlier this year we went through the process of applying for that recognition. On October 30th, we were invited to the State Capitol for ceremony in which we were presented the 100 Year Family Land Heritage Certificate.
Hopefully this property will stay in the family for another 47 years so that our children and grandchildren will have the opportunity to receive the 150 year certificate.
