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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 425
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Richard J. Tramm, who is stepping down as president of |
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the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District after many years |
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of exceptional service; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Tramm began his service to the district in |
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2001 when he was appointed to serve as a director of the district |
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by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court; that same year, he |
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was elected by his fellow directors to become the district's |
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first president; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a |
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graduate of the University of Houston, Mr. Tramm has an extensive |
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background in the drinking water and public utility fields; he |
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holds multiple certifications from the Texas Commission on |
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Environmental Quality and from the Texas Rural Water Association, |
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and he has held several professional positions in water system |
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management; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Lone Star Groundwater |
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Conservation District has consistently worked to balance the |
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needs of large and small volume water users and to promote the |
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long-term viability of Montgomery County's groundwater supply; |
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he has been a consistent proponent of protecting the rights of |
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all well owners and of using the best available science in |
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managing the county's water supply; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary executive, he is respected and |
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admired by his colleagues, and his leadership at the Lone Star |
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Groundwater Conservation District will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Richard J. Tramm on his outstanding |
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service and commitment to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation |
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District and extend to him best wishes for continued success in |
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all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Creighton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 15, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |