H.R. No. 651



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, James M. Mayor is retiring from his position as  
chairman of the San Antonio Water System on May 31, 2006, and this 
occasion offers a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to this 
exceptional Texan and to the years of exemplary service he has 
devoted to his community; and
	WHEREAS, Chairman of the San Antonio Water System since 2001, 
he has taken steps to ensure that the city's water supply and water 
quality are protected for future generations; and
	WHEREAS, With the help of Mr. Mayor's visionary leadership, 
the district expanded its role as a steward of water quality and the 
environment by adding thousands of acres of water quality 
conservation easements to protect the Edwards Aquifer Recharge 
Zone, approving agreements for rainwater harvesting systems, and 
encouraging the use of xeriscaping; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Mayor has overseen office 
consolidation, including construction of the new headquarters, 
which was finished ahead of schedule and more than $1 million under 
budget; during Hurricane Katrina, he approved a license agreement 
with the American Red Cross for the use of a 40,000-square-foot 
building space at the Northwest Services Center for relief efforts 
and sent work crews to help repair utility lines; and
	WHEREAS, This native of the Alamo City has also served his 
community as ex officio commissioner of the San Antonio Housing 
Authority and commissioner of the San Antonio Zoning Board; in 
previous years, he held the positions of councilman, deputy mayor, 
and mayor of Freehold Township, New Jersey; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the San Antonio Water System, Mr. 
Mayor held a notable 33-year tenure with Hearst Distribution Corp., 
retiring in 1995 as senior vice president of marketing; and
	WHEREAS, James Mayor has distinguished himself as a man of 
ability, intelligence, and commitment, and his dedication to the 
San Antonio Water System Board has left indelible changes for the 
better; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend James M. Mayor on 
his contributions to the San Antonio Water System Board and to the 
people of his community and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Mayor as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 651 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House