SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Emmett Gloyna, who is retiring July 31, 2013, from the
Jackson County Navigation District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gloyna joined the district after 40 years of
service as an engineer and administrator in the field of water
resource management; he first worked with the United States
Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, where he
coordinated the Water Resource Development Program and retired
after 28 years; he then served for 12 years as general manager of
the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Gloyna
has handled his responsibilities with the Jackson County
Navigation District with exceptional skill and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, he
has been noted for his superior engineering skills and his
outstanding talent for managing the planning, design, and
construction of complex projects; he is also noted for his
ability to work with local, state, and federal agencies to
achieve his goals; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the Jackson County
Navigation District will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Emmett Gloyna on
his many achievements and his contributions to the community,
congratulate him on his retirement from the Jackson County
Navigation District, 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.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate