87R6667 CW-D
 
  By: Clardy H.R. No. 157
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, David King retired from the board of directors of
  the Angelina & Neches River Authority on April 13, 2020, drawing to
  a close an exemplary tenure that spanned nearly 12 years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. King was appointed to the ANRA board of
  directors by Governor Rick Perry in May 2008; over the course of his
  two terms, he held the offices of vice president,
  secretary/treasurer, and secretary pro tem, helping the authority
  meet its responsibilities of managing water resources for a
  17-county area; and
         WHEREAS, An admired civic leader, Mr. King belongs to the EMS
  Star of Texas Award Advisory Committee and is a board member for The
  Blood Center East Texas; through the years, he has lent his time and
  talent to many organizations, including the Nacogdoches County
  Chamber of Commerce, the Nacogdoches Area United Way, the Deep East
  Texas Career/Tech Partnership Advisory Council, the Samaritan
  Counseling Center of East Texas, and Nacogdoches County Opportunity
  for a Better Learning Experience; he is an active member of the
  Republican Party and has served as a delegate for national and state
  conventions; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. King has resided in Nacogdoches County
  throughout his life and has been employed by Foretravel Motorcoach
  since 1972; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of
  his wife of 55 years, Kathy, as well as their four children and five
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, David King has made significant contributions to
  advancing the important mission of the Angelina & Neches River
  Authority, and he may take well-deserved pride in his outstanding
  record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate David King on his retirement from
  the Angelina & Neches River Authority board of directors and extend
  to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.