SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288

WHEREAS, Tracy Stephens has been recognized with a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, An expert in flood and stormwater drainage systems, Mr. Stephens is retired from a long career with the City of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department; over the years, he has served as a consultant for the Harris County Flood Control District and the Texas Department of Transportation as well as a community advisor for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project 11; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens has further benefited his community through his extensive civic engagement, giving generously of his time and expertise as a member of the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force, the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Citizen Advisory Committee, the East End District Rail Safety Task Force, and other groups; he also serves as president of the Sunnyside Civic Club and as a board member of Achieving Community Tasks Successfully, and he is active in several area super neighborhood councils; and

WHEREAS, Tracy Stephens sets an inspiring example of service and achievement for his fellow Texans, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for all that he has accomplished in behalf of the Houston community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Tracy Stephens on his receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Stephens as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Miles

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate