81R36187 JH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2790
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Avinash K. Rangra concluded his
service as a member of the Alpine City Council in 2009 after
distinguishing himself during his six-year tenure as the
representative for Ward 1; and
WHEREAS, First elected to the council in 2003, Dr. Rangra was
mayor pro tem from 2003 to 2006; his efforts helped bring about many
positive developments, including the resolution of a longstanding
water pressure problem in Alpine and the creation of a new animal
shelter and a skate park, to name but a few of his achievements;
moreover, he was active in the Texas Municipal League, serving as
the second vice president of Region IV and as a member of the Small
Cities Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, A native of India, Dr. Rangra came to the United
States in 1962 and earned his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University; in
1967, he joined the faculty at Sul Ross State University as a
chemistry professor and has participated in many important
initiatives at the university in the decades since, including his
current service as the chair of the Faculty Affairs Council; and
WHEREAS, This prominent member of the community has served as
president of the Southwest Texas Municipal Gas Board, and he has
taken leadership roles in the Alpine Masonic Lodge and Lions Club,
garnering a number of awards for his Lions activities; in all of his
endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Anjali, and
their child, Amit; and
WHEREAS, Avinash Rangra has proven himself a devoted public
servant and involved citizen, and he has demonstrated an admirable
commitment to making Alpine an even better place to live and work;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Avinash K. Rangra for his service as a
member of the Alpine City Council 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 Dr. Rangra as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.