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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jerry Chapman is retiring as general manager of the |
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Greater Texoma Utility Authority in 2013, concluding a |
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distinguished tenure with the agency that has spanned more than |
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three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, The authority's first general manager, Mr. Chapman |
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took office in 1979, having helped form GTUA as executive director |
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of the Texoma Council of Governments; he led TCOG, then known as |
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the Texoma Regional Planning Commission, from 1968 to 1982; a |
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graduate of Austin College, he also holds a master's degree in |
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economics from the University of Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Chapman has long worked effectively to ensure |
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adequate water resources for the region; his persistence and broad |
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knowledge of the regulatory organizational structure were key in |
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securing the most recent reallocation of Lake Texoma water, a |
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process that took 10 years and required engagement at both the state |
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and federal levels; as a result of his efforts, he has placed the |
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authority on a sound footing for financing, construction, and |
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operation of water and wastewater infrastructure for years to come; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has contributed immeasurably to |
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the quality of life enjoyed by residents of Sherman, Denison, and |
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other area communities through his commitment to excellence and his |
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skillful leadership of the GTUA, and as he prepares to embark on the |
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next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed take pride in a |
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career well spent; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jerry Chapman |
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on his retirement as general manager of the Greater Texoma Utility |
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Authority and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Chapman as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |