SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 587

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Karl Rimkus for his outstanding work as chair of the Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Karl Rimkus is operations manager for the City of El Paso's Environmental Services Department; he brings 17 years of experience with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and expertise in the field of environmental compliance to bear in his position as chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, As operations manager of the Environmental Services Department, he manages the city's Air Quality Program and the department's environmental engineering team; in his work as chair of the advisory committee, he has brought together individuals from throughout the community to establish the Environmental Excellence Recognition Program; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary program works to create a culture of care for the environment through activities that promote, protect, and improve natural resources and the environment; and

WHEREAS, Karl Rimkus has played an important role in raising awareness of the importance of preserving our state's natural treasures, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his leadership; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Karl Rimkus on his exceptional work as chair of the Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Rodríguez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate