By Gallego                                            H.R. No. 1275

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor

 1-2     William G. Laitner on his exemplary tenure as superintendent of

 1-3     Amistad National Recreation Area; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Offering 67,000 acres of recreational opportunities

 1-5     for fishermen, campers, hikers, and other visitors, Amistad

 1-6     National Recreation Area in Val Verde County is one of the Lone

 1-7     Star State's scenic wonders; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, During his three years as superintendent,

 1-9     Mr. Laitner has worked in concert with the State of Texas, the

1-10     chamber of commerce, and local businesses to make a number of

1-11     significant improvements to the recreational area, including paving

1-12     the campground and beach parking at Governor's Landing, adding

1-13     additional sites to the San Pedro Campground, and extending five

1-14     boating ramps to keep them in service during low water periods; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Laitner and his wife, Patricia, are relocating

1-16     to the Pennsylvania-New Jersey area, where he has accepted a

1-17     similar position managing the Delaware Water Gap National

1-18     Recreation Area; and

1-19           WHEREAS, In recognition of Mr. Laitner's many accomplishments

1-20     as superintendent, a farewell dinner is being held in his honor on

1-21     June 5, 1997, in Del Rio; and

1-22           WHEREAS, The Amistad National Recreation Area is truly one of

1-23     the crown jewels in our state's scenic landscape; Mr. Laitner's

1-24     superb stewardship of the park has been marked by an unyielding

 2-1     commitment to excellence and his notable accomplishments are indeed

 2-2     worthy of special legislative recognition at this time; now,

 2-3     therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby commend William G. Laitner for his exceptional

 2-6     service as superintendent of the Amistad National Recreation Area

 2-7     and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success at his

 2-8     new post; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for Mr. Laitner as an expression of high regard by the

2-11     Texas House of Representatives.