87S31546 BPG-D
 
  By: Minjarez H.R. No. 282
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, State Representative Lyle Larson of San Antonio is
  completing his tenure in the Texas House of Representatives in
  January 2023 at the end of his sixth term in office, following 12
  years of exemplary service to his constituents; and
         WHEREAS, Born and raised on a family farm in northern Bexar
  County, Representative Larson graduated from MacArthur High School
  in the North East Independent School District and earned his
  bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M
  University; he was employed by Nalco Chemical Company and Johnson &
  Johnson before establishing his own business; in 1991, he began his
  career in public service, winning election to the first of two terms
  on the San Antonio City Council, and he went on to serve as Bexar
  County commissioner for Precinct 3 from 1997 to 2008; and
         WHEREAS, Representative Larson was first elected to the Texas
  House in 2010, and following a productive freshman session, he was
  named one of three "Rookies of the Year" by the Texas Tribune; he
  demonstrated an exceptional commitment to addressing the vital
  water issues confronting our state, and he co-chaired the committee
  overseeing the Bexar Metropolitan Water District and went on to
  chair both the Natural Resources Committee and its Subcommittee on
  Special Water Districts; traveling across the state in support of
  water policy and planning, he met with some 50 groundwater
  conservation districts, a dozen river authorities, all the large
  public utilities, and several other municipalities and water
  districts; he further served on the Edwards Aquifer Oversight
  Committee, and he protected the state's iconic park system through
  his efforts to end diversions of funding; with the passage of House
  Bill 158 during the 84th Legislative Session, he helped ensure that
  future generations will continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the
  Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, A steadfast proponent of term limits for elected
  state officials, Representative Larson introduced legislation to
  impose such measures, and his own retirement at the 12-year mark is
  a reflection of the strength of his convictions; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout his time in office, Lyle Larson has
  worked ceaselessly to improve quality of life for his constituents
  and secure the future of water resources across Texas, and he has
  earned the lasting respect of his colleagues and the deep
  appreciation of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable Lyle
  Larson on his outstanding public service and extend to him sincere
  best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Representative Larson as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.