SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to Juan J. Amaro for his outstanding service to the 
San Antonio community as a member of the board of trustees of the 
San Antonio Water System; and
	WHEREAS, Since his appointment to the board of trustees 10 
years ago, J. J. Amaro has fulfilled his responsibilities with 
exceptional skill and dedication; and
	WHEREAS, J. J. Amaro took a prominent leadership role 
working with citizens committees and other agencies to assess 
water resources policies, evaluate conservation programs, and 
develop the city's first long-range water plan; he also led a 
regional effort to implement a state management system to protect 
the Edwards Aquifer for all time; and
	WHEREAS, Under his watch, the public utility system of one 
of the largest cities in the nation earned the reputation as one 
of the best; the San Antonio Water System has captured numerous 
awards for its engineering and environmental excellence, its 
wastewater treatment operations, and its public education and 
outreach programs; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, J. J. is vice president 
of marketing for BudCo, Limited; he is a devoted family man and 
has been married to his wife, Graciela, for 32 years; he is the 
father of three children and has found time to be active in his 
church and contribute to many worthy projects in the community; 
and

	WHEREAS, J. J. Amaro has been an inspiration to those who 
have had the pleasure to know and to work with him, and his 
leadership with the San Antonio Water System will be greatly 
missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby express gratitude 
to Juan J. Amaro for his many years of invaluable service to the 
citizens of San Antonio and to the San Antonio Water System and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Madla




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate