H.R. No. 2588
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The dedication of John Sauter Memorial Park in Cinco
Ranch on June 6, 2011, provides a fitting opportunity to pay tribute
to the life and achievements of the park's namesake, who passed away
on October 10, 2010, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born in Michigan in 1957, John Charles Sauter was
the son of Charles and Barbara Sauter; he embarked on a notable
career in the water and wastewater industry and joined Am-Tex
Corporation in 1985; rising through the ranks, he became an area
manager in 2002 and was the operator for Cinco Municipal Utility
District Number One and all of Cinco Ranch and was a director of the
Fort Bend Municipal Utility District Number Two; demonstrating
exceptional leadership and skill, he instituted measures to enhance
public safety and ensure reliable service even during a natural
disaster; he trained many people in the industry through the years
and instilled a devotion to high standards, and he was also involved
in the establishment of the North Fort Bend Water Authority; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sauter was the devoted husband of Nancy Sauter
and proud father of Kelsey and Lindsey Sauter; he spent countless
happy hours riding with his daughters and helping them with their
horses and 4-H animals; a true family man, he cherished close
relationships with his relatives back in Michigan; he enjoyed
playing golf with his friends as well; and
WHEREAS, Through his tireless commitment to excellence in the
water industry, John Sauter greatly benefited innumerable Texans,
and although he is deeply missed, his contributions will continue
to resonate in his community for years to come; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Charles Sauter
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Nancy Sauter; to his daughters, Lindsey and Kelsey Sauter; to
his brothers, James Sauter and his wife, Theresa, Stephen Sauter
and his wife, Susan, and Michael Sauter and his wife, Diane; to his
sisters, Julie Haines and her husband, Joe, Mary Jo Deering and her
husband, Ken, and Sarah Kwaske and her husband, Tim; and to his many
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John
Charles Sauter.
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2588 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House