R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Walter Stoneham is retiring as chief appraiser of 1-2 Bexar County on April 30, 1997, drawing to a close a distinguished 1-3 career in local government that has spanned 13 years; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Stoneham earned a bachelor's degree in 1-5 government from North Texas State College and a master's degree in 1-6 government and public administration from Southern Methodist 1-7 University; he began his professional career at the University of 1-8 Virginia, where he published several monographs on state and local 1-9 taxation; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Returning to San Antonio in 1961, he joined a 1-11 privately funded civic research group; he was named executive 1-12 director of the Research & Planning Council in 1965 and effectively 1-13 addressed a host of important issues during his 19 years of service 1-14 in that post; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Stoneham began his association with the Bexar 1-16 Appraisal District as a valuation analyst in 1984; well regarded 1-17 for his professionalism, expertise, and dedication, he was made 1-18 acting chief appraiser in less than three years and became chief 1-19 appraiser in 1988, in which capacity he has served his fellow 1-20 citizens with integrity and distinction for the past nine years; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, An acknowledged leader in his chosen field, he has 1-23 shared his knowledge and experience with countless others as an 1-24 instructor at San Antonio College for more than three decades and 2-1 has further contributed to the area of public administration 2-2 through numerous professional activities, including service in 2-3 leadership positions with the Alamo Chapter of the Texas 2-4 Association of Assessing Officers; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Despite his many professional obligations, 2-6 Mr. Stoneham has consistently made time in his busy schedule to 2-7 work for the betterment of his community, and the organizations 2-8 that have welcomed his involvement include the Boy Scouts of 2-9 America, the American Heart Association, and the local chapters of 2-10 both Torch Clubs International and Toastmasters International; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Walter Stoneham's many outstanding contributions 2-12 have significantly benefited the State of Texas, and his 2-13 exceptional commitment is indeed deserving of special recognition 2-14 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-16 Legislature hereby commend Walter Stoneham for his exemplary 2-17 service to the citizens of Bexar County and extend to him warmest 2-18 best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and, be it 2-19 further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for Mr. Stoneham as an expression of high regard by the 2-22 Texas House of Representatives. Shields _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 308 was adopted by the House on April 3, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House