R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The retirement of Cyril Durrenberger of Austin from
 1-2     the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) brings
 1-3     to a close an impressive career in state government that has
 1-4     greatly benefited the people of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A senior engineer in the Air Modeling and Data
 1-6     Analysis Section of the Technical Analysis Division of TNRCC,
 1-7     Mr. Durrenberger has 28 years of experience in air pollution
 1-8     control and is known nationally for his expertise in the areas of
 1-9     photochemical modeling and emissions inventory activities; and
1-10           WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from
1-11     Texas A&M University, and master's degrees in mathematics and
1-12     environmental health engineering from The University of Texas, and
1-13     is a registered professional engineer; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Since 1990, this highly regarded specialist has
1-15     focused on air quality modeling as it pertains to urban ozone or
1-16     smog, and he has worked in conjunction with the Environmental
1-17     Protection Agency and experts in the field to develop ozone
1-18     modeling guidance; his outstanding efforts have been instrumental
1-19     in reducing ozone levels in areas across the state; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Cyril Durrenberger
1-21     has made innumerable contributions to the betterment of air
1-22     quality; his pursuit of the best science to solve air quality
1-23     problems has been truly impressive, and it is a privilege to join
1-24     his family, friends, and colleagues in recognizing his many
 2-1     accomplishments as he begins his well-deserved retirement; now,
 2-2     therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby commend Cyril Durrenberger for his exemplary
 2-5     career with the State of Texas and extend to him sincere best
 2-6     wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Durrenberger as an expression of high regard by
 2-9     the Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 655 was adopted by the House on April
         9, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House