SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Alexander E. Briseño for his many years of outstanding
service to the City of San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to the San Antonio community, Mr. Briseño
has used his expertise and organizational skills to effectively
manage the many responsibilities of his various positions with
the city; he is currently retiring as chairman of the board of the
San Antonio Water System; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Briseño began his career with the city
in 1977 as an assistant to the city manager; he was appointed to
the position of city manager in April of 1990, and he served in
that capacity for nearly 11 years until his retirement in 2001;
and
WHEREAS, As city manager, he supervised the activities of
city departments and fostered numerous neighborhood and citywide
projects on behalf of area residents; in 1996, he was elected as a
fellow in the National Academy of Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished public servant, he has also
served in a number of short-term positions, such as interim
president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
president of the San Antonio Water System, and interim president
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman and a highly talented
administrator, Alexander Briseño is respected by his colleagues
in city government and by the citizens of San Antonio, and the
entire community is grateful for his expertise and leadership;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Alexander E.
Briseño for his invaluable contributions to the City of San
Antonio and his service as chairman of the board of the San
Antonio Water System and extend to him best wishes for the
retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate