H.R. No. 1443

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Eric Craven of Austin retired as senior vice president of government relations and legal affairs for Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., in January 2022, drawing to a close an exceptional career with the organization that spanned more than three decades; and

WHEREAS, A proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Craven began his career with Texas Electric Cooperatives in 1990; TEC, which has been in operation since 1941, advocates for the interests of 67 distribution and 9 generation and transmission electric cooperatives in the state; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Mr. Craven worked to advance sound public policy impacting member-owned and member-governed electric providers; his success in that endeavor furthered the cooperatives' ultimate goal of providing essential electric and telecommunications services to communities across the state, enhancing the quality of life of many rural Texans; and

WHEREAS, Eric Craven earned the lasting respect of his colleagues through the dedication, integrity, and commitment to excellence that he brought to his work with TEC, and his contributions will be remembered and appreciated for many years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Eric Craven for his dedicated service with Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 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. Craven as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Kuempel

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1443 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House