By Hernandez H.R. No. 1182 74R14384 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On June 1, 1995, the friends and colleagues of Cliff 1-2 Morton, the chairman of the San Antonio Water System, will join 1-3 together to pay tribute to this exceptional Texan and to the many 1-4 years of exemplary service he has devoted to his community and 1-5 state; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Chairman of the San Antonio Water System since 1992, 1-7 he has taken bold new steps to ensure that the city's water supply 1-8 and water quality are protected for future generations, and he has 1-9 sought to diminish the region's reliance on the Edwards Aquifer; a 1-10 strong supporter of the 2050 Water Resource Plan, he has been 1-11 instrumental in the creation of local regulations and state laws 1-12 designed to protect the Edwards Aquifer as well as San Antonio 1-13 consumers and also has been recognized throughout the Lone Star 1-14 State for his leadership on regional water issues; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A former member of the San Antonio City Council, 1-16 Chairman Morton has worked closely with the Greater San Antonio 1-17 Chamber of Commerce to ensure the continued growth and vitality of 1-18 the area's economy; in every facet of his life, both personal and 1-19 professional, this fine Texan has worked to improve the lives of 1-20 those around him, and in light of his many extraordinary efforts it 1-21 is indeed appropriate that he be given special recognition and 1-22 praise; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend San Antonio Water System Chairman Cliff 2-1 Morton for his many years of outstanding service to the citizens of 2-2 San Antonio and the State of Texas; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Morton as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.