81R34788 JGH-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 2674
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scott A. Holt is retiring from the Marine Science
Institute of The University of Texas at Austin in 2009, drawing to a
close a notable career with that institution that has spanned
nearly 3-1/2 decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holt studied wildlife and fisheries at Texas A&M
University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1969 and his master's
degree seven years later; he began working at UT's Marine Science
Institute in 1974, and he is retiring as a research associate; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished scientist's research interests
cover a variety of topics within the subjects of fisheries and
ecology, including studying the interrelationship between fish and
their habitats; he has authored or coauthored 23 scientific papers,
3 book chapters, and numerous technical reports; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holt has also worked with fishermen along the
Gulf of Mexico on research projects; his work has been funded by the
NOAA Texas Sea Grant College Program, the Saltwater-fisheries
Enhancement Association, the Coastal Conservation Association, the
Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the Sid W. Richardson
Foundation; moreover, he has been an adjunct faculty member at
Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi, and he has been involved in
public service in Port Aransas; and
WHEREAS, Scott Holt's dedication, expertise, and
intellectual curiosity have led to a deeper understanding of the
fish populations and habitats of the Gulf Coast region of Texas, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well-spent as he
embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Scott A. Holt on his retirement
from the Marine Science Institute of The University of Texas at
Austin and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Holt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.