79S32055 JHS-D

By:  Morrison                                                     H.R. No. 772



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of the Honorable Ken Armbrister from 
the Texas Senate brings to a close a productive and memorable tenure 
as a member of the Texas Legislature, and it is fitting to recognize 
this esteemed legislator for his myriad contributions to the State 
of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A former police captain with the Victoria Police 
Department and a graduate of Sam Houston State University and the 
FBI National Academy, Senator Armbrister was serving as vice 
president of the Victoria School Board when he was elected to the 
Texas House of Representatives in 1983; his two terms in the house 
were followed by election to the Texas Senate, where he has ably 
served for the better part of two decades; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Armbrister is the immediate past chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Select 
Committee on Water Policy, and he has authored, sponsored, and 
cosponsored several noteworthy bills aimed at protecting 
endangered species and creating groundwater conservation 
districts; in addition, he has endeavored to increase retirement 
benefits for Texas teachers, provide greater public access to 
governmental information and decisions, and increase homestead 
exemptions for homeowners; and
	WHEREAS, During his illustrious legislative career, this 
noted public servant has chaired the Senate Committees on Criminal 
Justice, Intergovernmental Relations, and State Affairs, as well as 
the Oversight Committee on Workers' Compensation; he has also been 
a member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Business and 
Commerce, Health and Human Services, and Economic Development; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Armbrister, who has served as acting 
governor and president pro tempore of the senate, has been honored 
by law enforcement, teacher and education, healthcare, and other 
organizations for his dedication to the people of Texas; he has 
twice been named a Top Ten Crime Fighter by the Greater Dallas Crime 
Commission and has been honored by the Texas Chambers of Commerce 
and Business for his legislative leadership and exemplary record of 
public service; and
	WHEREAS, Having served under five governors and five 
lieutenant governors, Ken Armbrister has gained a wealth of 
invaluable knowledge and experience during his terms with the Texas 
Legislature, and his impressive tenure has earned him the respect 
and admiration of his colleagues in both the house and the senate, 
and of the people of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize the Honorable Ken 
Armbrister on his retirement from the Texas Senate and extend best 
wishes to him for continued success and good fortune in all his 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Senator Armbrister as an expression of high regard by 
his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.