SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 998

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Cathy Stephens, who is retiring from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on May 29, 2015, after a 22-year career in public service; and

WHEREAS, Before joining this regional transportation planning organization, Cathy Stephens served the state as an employee of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, She joined the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 14 years ago, and her wealth of experience helped her succeed as its planning and environmental manager; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure, she coordinated the development of the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and cochaired the Clean Air Coalition Advisory Committee; she also helped with the development and implementation of three regional air-quality improvement plans; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Stephens is a respected leader in her field; she has handled her far-reaching responsibilities with exceptional skill and dedication, and her presence at the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Cathy Stephens on her invaluable leadership at the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and on her many contributions to the state and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate