S.C.R. No. 28
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pleasure
in recognizing William F. Mullican III, who is retiring from his
position with the Texas Water Development Board after 12 years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, William Mullican joined the Texas Water Development
Board in 1997 and served as director for water resources planning;
he was responsible for the development of a new Texas regional water
planning process, which became a model used by other states, and for
preparation of the 2002 Texas State Water Plan; and
WHEREAS, He was promoted to the position of deputy executive
administrator for water resources planning in 2002, and under his
leadership, the 2007 Texas State Water Plan was prepared; in 2008,
he took over as deputy executive administrator for water science
and conservation and focused on programs needed to implement the
2007 water plan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mullican coauthored numerous scientific books,
articles, and reports; he has provided expert testimony to the
United States Congress several times, and he has served a two-year
term as a member of the National Advisory Council for Environmental
Policy and Technology; and
WHEREAS, For his outstanding service as an executive with the
Texas Water Development Board, Mr. Mullican was awarded the
Commander's Award for Public Service at the Texas Water Day
Reception on February 5, 2009, in Washington, D.C.; the award cites
his service as the preeminent Texas water planner who inspired the
enactment of a nationally significant water resources law and
forged a new approach to state and federal partnerships in water
resources; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend William F. Mullican III on his invaluable
contributions to the Texas Water Development Board and to his state
and nation and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
William Mullican as an expression of esteem from the Texas
Legislature.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the Senate
on March 2, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House
on March 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor