SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize James C. Conkwright, who is retiring after 12 years of
  exceptional service as general manager of the High Plains
  Underground Water Conservation District Number 1; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Conkwright became general manager in 2001,
  after having served on the board for 14 years as Precinct Four
  district director; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Hereford, Jim Conkwright is a graduate
  of Texas Tech University; throughout his career, he has been
  noted for his superior knowledge of groundwater issues and policy
  and for his remarkable leadership abilities; and
         WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled the many
  responsibilities of his 16-county service area with exceptional
  efficiency and dedication; he has also been active in a variety
  of professional and civic organizations, including the Texas
  Alliance of Groundwater Districts, the Texas Council for
  Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching, the Hereford
  Rotary Club, and the Hereford Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and
  admired by his colleagues, and his presence as general manager of
  the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1
  will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend James C.
  Conkwright on his outstanding service to the High Plains
  Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 and extend to
  him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Seliger, Duncan
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 11, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate