SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 878

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Gary W. Raba, who is completing his term as a member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Raba is vice chairman of Raba-Kistner Consultants, Incorporated, a consulting engineering firm with office locations in Texas and Mexico; he earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering from Texas A&M University; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his superior skill and professional expertise; he has served on the board of the Texas Council of Engineering Companies and has held several positions within the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers; he was selected as Travis County and Texas' Young Engineer of the Year in 1991; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his leadership in his profession, Dr. Raba is active in his San Antonio community through his service with a variety of civic and philanthropic organizations; and

WHEREAS, He is highly regarded and admired by his colleagues in the field of engineering, and his presence on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gary W. Raba on his outstanding service to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers 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.

Campbell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate