SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lance Kinney, who has been named the recipient of the Southern Zone Award and the Meritorious Service Award by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kinney is executive director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers; he holds a bachelor's degree in physics from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in industrial technology from Texas State University; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career with the board, he has played an important role in formulating and implementing its programs and activities; he has served as the chair of several important committees and has volunteered his services in outreach efforts; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kinney is in much demand as a lecturer and presenter; his work with zone enforcement panels and programs and his efforts to make engineering examinations available online have had a profound impact on the profession; and WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator, Mr. Kinney is respected and admired by his colleagues, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Lance Kinney on his exceptional contributions to his profession and extend congratulations to him on receiving the Southern Zone Award and the Meritorious Service Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 12, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate