88R32183 CJM-D
 
  By: Button H.R. No. 2224
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Dale Craymer is retiring as president of the Texas
  Taxpayers and Research Association on July 1, 2023, drawing to a
  close an outstanding career with the organization that has spanned
  nearly three decades; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Craymer joined TTARA in 1997, and he served as
  chief economist before being promoted to president in 2009; under
  his able leadership, the organization has served as an effective
  advocate for responsible fiscal and tax policy in Texas and has
  provided its members with important information, analysis, and
  resources; and
         WHEREAS, Engaged in his professional community, Mr. Craymer
  is a member of the Business Tax Advisory Committee of Texas and the
  National Taxpayers Conference, and he has served on the executive
  boards of the National Association of State Budget Officers and the
  Council of Governors' Policy Advisors; before joining TTARA, he
  served as deputy director of the Office of Budget and Planning for
  Governor George Bush, as director of the Office of Budget and
  Planning for Governor Ann Richards, as fiscal analyst for Speaker
  of the House Gib Lewis, and as director of the Office of Revenue
  Estimating for Comptroller Bob Bullock; he holds a master's degree
  in economics from The University of Texas at Austin; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Craymer enjoys the love
  and support of his wife, Theresa, and he takes great pride in their
  children, Kyle, Jason, and Lily; and
         WHEREAS, Dale Craymer has greatly benefited his fellow Texans
  through his skill, dedication, and professionalism, and he may
  indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Dale Craymer on his retirement as
  president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association 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. Craymer as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.