84R5620 BPG-D
By: Farney H.R. No. 205
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Donna Klaeger completed her
outstanding eight-year tenure as Burnet County judge on January 1,
2015; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 2006, Judge Klaeger brought to her
role considerable experience in financial management, having
previously served for eight years as county treasurer; she guided
the county commissioners court in surmounting significant
challenges that arose during the recession, developing beneficial
relationships at the local and state levels; the county obtained
grants and forged partnerships that helped it maintain a strong
fiscal position, earning a Double A bond rating; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan led the commissioners court as it
developed a water infrastructure and facility plan, helped foster
regional water systems, and worked with state and regional
transportation authorities to secure $65 million in road and
highway improvements; moreover, while residents now benefit from a
lower tax rate than in 2006, the county will be debt-free in 2016;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community and her state,
Judge Klaeger has served in numerous leadership roles, including
chair of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and of the Capital
Area Council of Governments; she has given generously of her time
and expertise as a member of the Texas Association of Regional
Councils, the 33rd Judicial District Juvenile Board, the Central
Texas Water Coalition, the Seton Development Board, and both the
Burnet and Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chambers of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Donna Klaeger has exemplified the highest standards
of public service throughout her career in government, and the
conclusion of her tenure as county judge provides a welcome
opportunity to acknowledge her exceptional contributions to the
people of Burnet County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Donna Klaeger for her
accomplishments as county judge of Burnet County and extend to her
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Klaeger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.