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78S30887 MDM-D

By:  Farabee                                                      H.R. No. 337


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Ronald J. "Ron" Glenn of Wichita Falls concludes a notable 25-year association with the Red River Authority of Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Glenn began his career as a resident engineer in 1978, became assistant general manager the following year, and was promoted to general manager in 1985, and in retirement, he will serve as a technical advisor; he has carried on a family legacy of service, for his father, C. O. Glenn, served on the first Red River Authority of Texas board of directors; and WHEREAS, Recognized as one of the state's experts on water issues, Mr. Glenn helped prepare water quality assessment information for the Clean Rivers Program that is used as a guide by other Texas river authorities; moreover, his judicious leadership has been of great benefit to the Regional Water Planning Groups since their inception, as has his involvement with the Red River/Wichita River Chloride Control Project; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he went on to earn bachelor's degrees in business administration and communication engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas and attained a first class radiotelephone license from the Federal Communications Commission; and WHEREAS, Mr. Glenn has contributed his time and talents to numerous professional organizations, including the American Water Works Association, the National Water Resource Association, the Nortex Regional Planning Commission, and the Texas Water Conservation Association, among others; he is also a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Ron Glenn has exemplified integrity and dedication and has earned the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to work with him, and it is a distinct pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Ronald J. "Ron" Glenn for his notable career with the Red River Authority of Texas and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Glenn as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.