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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is holding its |
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44th annual convention in Austin from March 20 through March 22, |
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2013, and convention participants, including Doug Anderton, |
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president of the board of the National Rural Water Association, are |
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gathering at the State Capitol on March 20 to celebrate Rural Water |
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Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1969, the Texas Rural Water |
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Association is a statewide trade organization with an active |
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membership of more than 740 nonprofit water supply corporations, |
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small-town water departments, special utility districts, municipal |
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utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and individual |
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members that serve approximately 2.5 million people; and |
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WHEREAS, TRWA is dedicated to helping directors, managers, |
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and operators provide efficient service and clean, safe drinking |
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water; it also encourages education and information exchange, |
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offers member support services, and handles legislative and |
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regulatory representation; moreover, the association advocates |
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reasonable, practical, and affordable rules regarding rural and |
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small water and wastewater systems; and |
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WHEREAS, Access to safe and affordable water and wastewater |
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systems is vital for the well-being and success of Texans living in |
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all parts of the Lone Star State, and Rural Water Day provides a |
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fitting opportunity to commend TRWA and its members for their |
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commitment to this critical issue; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 20, 2013, as Rural Water Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to members of the Texas Rural Water |
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Association sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful |
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annual convention. |