SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize James C. Conkwright, who is retiring after 12 years of
exceptional service as general manager of the High Plains
Underground Water Conservation District Number 1; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Conkwright became general manager in 2001,
after having served on the board for 14 years as Precinct Four
district director; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hereford, Jim Conkwright is a graduate
of Texas Tech University; throughout his career, he has been
noted for his superior knowledge of groundwater issues and policy
and for his remarkable leadership abilities; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled the many
responsibilities of his 16-county service area with exceptional
efficiency and dedication; he has also been active in a variety
of professional and civic organizations, including the Texas
Alliance of Groundwater Districts, the Texas Council for
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching, the Hereford
Rotary Club, and the Hereford Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his presence as general manager of
the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend James C.
Conkwright on his outstanding service to the High Plains
Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 and extend to
him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Seliger, Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate