H.C.R. No. 154
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 
         WHEREAS, Stephen Hartmann of Midland retired as executive
  director of University Lands for The University of Texas System on
  April 30, 2011, concluding a distinguished career with the
  institution that spanned more than three decades; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Southwest Texas State University,
  Steve Hartmann earned his master's degree in range science from
  Texas A&M University; he joined UT Lands-Surface Interests as a
  field representative in 1976 and served as director of University
  Lands-West Texas Operations for five years before his appointment
  as executive director in 1997; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann was the first individual to assume
  responsibility for all aspects of University Lands operations,
  including the management of 2.1 million acres of Permanent
  University Fund properties across 19 West Texas counties; in
  addition to directing the management of oil, gas, and other mineral
  operations, he oversaw grazing, farming, and hunting leases, as
  well as utility easements and business sites; and
         WHEREAS, Under the leadership of this dynamic and
  plain-spoken Texan, the annual revenue from University Lands
  increased fivefold, adding a cumulative income of more than $3.7
  billion to the Permanent University Fund and Available University
  Fund; in 2011, contributions to the Permanent University Fund will
  exceed $800 million; Mr. Hartmann added significant new revenue
  sources, including Ste. Genevieve Winery, Mesa Vineyard, which is
  the largest vineyard in Texas, and vast wind farms to generate power
  for Texas residents and businesses; moreover, he recently presided
  over two record-breaking sales of leases for mineral development on
  University Lands, facilitated by his implementation of technology
  such as a robust GIS system enabling online mapping and access of
  well data; and
         WHEREAS, The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
  recognized Mr. Hartmann in 2009 for land conservation and
  restoration efforts, and he received the W. R. Chapline Land
  Stewardship Award from the Society for Range Management; he served
  the Society for Range Management-Texas Section as president, as a
  director, and in myriad other leadership roles, and he also served
  on the Texas Tech College of Agricultural Sciences Dean's Advisory
  Committee; in addition, he has given generously of his time and
  talents as a member of the International Right-of-Way Association,
  the International Pipeline Committee, the Permian Basin Petroleum
  Association, and Midland's Environmental Professionals; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hartmann enjoys the
  support and encouragement of his wife, Georgia, and their two sons,
  daughter-in-law, and granddaughter; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, responsible stewardship
  of the land, and exceptional business acumen, Steve Hartmann
  greatly benefited The University of Texas System and the entire
  Lone Star State, and his accomplishments will continue to resonate
  in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate Steve Hartmann on his retirement as executive
  director of University Lands for The University of Texas System and
  extend sincere appreciation for his outstanding contributions;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Hartmann as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
 
  Craddick
 
 
Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
 
Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
 
Allen Gooden Murphy
 
Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
 
Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
 
Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
 
Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
 
Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
 
Aycock Harless Parker
 
Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
 
Berman Hartnett Paxton
 
Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
 
Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
 
Branch Hochberg Phillips
 
Brown Hopson Pickett
 
Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
 
Burnam Howard of Travis Price
 
Button Huberty Quintanilla
 
Cain Hughes Raymond
 
Callegari Hunter Reynolds
 
Carter Isaac Riddle
 
Castro Jackson Ritter
 
Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
 
Christian Keffer Schwertner
 
Coleman King of Parker Scott
 
Cook King of Taylor Sheets
 
Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
 
Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
 
Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
 
Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
 
Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
 
J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
 
S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
 
Deshotel Lavender Strama
 
Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
 
Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
 
Dutton Lozano Thompson
 
Eiland Lucio III Torres
 
Eissler Lyne Truitt
 
Elkins Madden Turner
 
Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
 
Farrar Margo Villarreal
 
Fletcher Marquez Vo
 
Flynn Martinez Walle
 
Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
 
Gallego McClendon White
 
Garza Menendez Woolley
 
Geren Miles Workman
 
Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
 
Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 154 was adopted by the House on May
  12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 154 was adopted by the Senate on May
  12, 2011, by a viva-voce vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor