82R31530 JH-D
By: Menendez H.R. No. 2519
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alex Briseno is retiring from his position as the
chair of the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees, and this
occasion provides an opportunity to honor his distinguished record
of public service; and
WHEREAS, A San Antonio native, Mr. Briseno was appointed to
his position on the SAWS board of trustees in 2006; during his five
years as chair, his financial stewardship has resulted in an
upgrade in the system's credit rating, and he has played an
essential role in a number of notable achievements; these include
the development of regional relationships to obtain and transport
new water resources and the creation of a water management plan that
incorporates a range of measures to help ensure that the city has a
reliable water supply long into the future; and
WHEREAS, This skilled administrator has ample experience in
serving area citizens; he spent nearly a quarter-century with the
City of San Antonio before retiring in 2001, and his tenure was
highlighted by 11 years as city manager, during which he worked
under four different mayors and a total of 39 council members;
highly respected for his knowledge and insight, he was elected as a
fellow in the National Academy of Public Administration in 1996 and
received the National Public Service Award from NAPA and the
American Society for Public Administration; in addition, he serves
as a professor of public service in residence at St. Mary's
University; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support
of his wife, Mary, and their children, Veronica and Brad; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Alex Briseno has
demonstrated exceptional leadership that has helped make San
Antonio an even better place to live and work, and his contributions
will continue to resonate in the community for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Alex Briseno on the event of his
retirement as the chair of the board of trustees of the San Antonio
Water System and commend him for his notable accomplishments in
public service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Briseno as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.