SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 154

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Al J. Notzon III for his exceptional community service and his 40 years of leadership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments;and

WHEREAS, Mr. Notzon joined the Alamo Area Council of Governments in 1967 as director of Regional Services; since 1971, he has served as the organization's executive director; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the council, Mr. Notzon has been a passionate advocate for the concept of regionalism; the Texas Association of Regional Councils has honored him by naming him the first recipient of the Al J. Notzon Regional Unity Award; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Notzon has served his community as a member of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, the governing board of the San Antonio Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Joint Commission on Aging, and the board of directors of the Texas Leadership Institute; he was named a Scholar by the Academy of Saint Mary's University and an Hidalgo by the Bexar County Commissioners Court; and

WHEREAS, A mentor to many and a highly respected leader, Mr. Notzon is retiring January 31, 2007, from his position as executive director of the Alamo Area Council of Governments, and his presence in the organization will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Al J. Notzon III for his community leadership and for his outstanding service with the Alamo Area Council of Governments and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; 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. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate