78S30158 JH-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 64 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Delton Daugherty, a regional director for the Texas 
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and a longtime citizen of the 
Trans-Pecos, has won widespread appreciation and respect for his 
many years of outstanding public service; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, 
Mr. Daugherty joined the staff of TPWD on October 12, 1971, and 
spent his first years with the agency at the Fort Lancaster State 
Historical Site; hardworking and highly capable, he ascended the 
ranks of the organization and in 1994 assumed the post he currently 
holds; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, this esteemed 
gentleman has been instrumental in the development of numerous TPWD 
properties, including Big Bend Ranch, Franklin Mountains, and 
Kickapoo Cavern state parks, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, 
and the Wyler Aerial Tramway; altogether, he provides leadership to 
18 parks, containing more than 300,000 acres, and he has served as a 
mentor to countless agency employees; his exemplary efforts were 
recognized in 2000 when he shared in a TPWD Outstanding Team award; 
and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Fort Davis since 1973, Mr. Daugherty 
has contributed greatly toward the advancement of his community; he 
has served on the Jeff Davis County Underground Water District 
Board of Directors and on the board of the Fort Davis Independent 
School District; in 1999 he and his wife, Lea, were named Volunteers 
of the Year by the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Delton Daugherty has played 
a vital role in preserving and interpreting the heritage of the Lone 
Star State, and the legacy of his endeavors will continue to enrich 
Texans for generations to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Delton Daugherty on 
his professional and civic accomplishments and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Daugherty as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.