H.R. No. 2167 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, El Paso Water Utilities received a 2014 Sustainable Water Utility Management Award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies; and WHEREAS, This national award, presented for the first time in 2014, was given to nine water utilities that demonstrated innovation and success in areas of economic, social, and environmental endeavors; El Paso Water Utilities received high marks in all areas, as determined by national benchmarking surveys conducted by the AMWA; and WHEREAS, El Paso Water Utilities was additionally recognized for its proactive management strategy, which focuses on policy, planning, and technology; the AMWA also noted that El Paso's average residential water bills are some of the lowest in the Southwest region, largely because of operational efficiency and continually improving sustainability efforts; and WHEREAS, Employees and administrators of El Paso Water Utilities work tirelessly to ensure area residents have access to clean and safe water, and this award is a fitting tribute to all they have accomplished; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate El Paso Water Utilities on receiving a 2014 Sustainable Water Utility Management Award and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for El Paso Water Utilities as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Márquez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2167 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House