81R18783 CBE-D
By: Swinford H.R. No. 1036
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has been
recognized with an Annual Achievement Award from the Utility Wind
Integration Group for the innovative work of Warren Lasher and Dan
Woodfin; and
WHEREAS, Overcoming technical and other challenges, these
two men led the planning effort for one of the largest transmission
system improvement projects in the history of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, The potential of Texas' renewable energy depends on
the appropriate electric transmission infrastructure, and Mr.
Lasher and Mr. Woodfin conducted the transmission planning process
to implement Competitive Renewable Energy Zone legislation, which
was passed in Texas in 2005; transmission planning is a critical
step on the way to harnessing environmentally sound forms of
electric power generation that will ultimately lower energy costs,
enhance the state's environmental quality, and stimulate job
growth; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lasher and Mr. Woodfin have contributed
significantly to the development of renewable energy transmission
infrastructure in Texas, bringing the state ever closer to meeting
the demands of a 21st century economy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Warren Lasher and Dan Woodfin of the
Electric Reliability Council of Texas for their award-winning work
in behalf of renewable energy transmission infrastructure and
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lasher and Mr. Woodfin as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.