SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411 WHEREAS, The Central Texas Water Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization formed in 2011 to bring together concerned individuals and groups to constructively address water issues of the lower Colorado River basin; and WHEREAS, The coalition now consists of over 3,000 Texas residents, businesses, local government representatives, property owner associations, environmental interests, and concerned citizens who are united by a commitment to responsible water management and conservation policies; and WHEREAS, The Central Texas Highland Lakes are irreplaceable natural resources that supply drinking water for the residents of Central Texas and provide an important economic engine for the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Central Texas Water Coalition volunteers have spent countless hours in meetings, in research, in outreach, and in advocacy to support the coalition's mission of protecting water supplies and water levels for the benefit of human health and safety and economic development; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby honor the Central Texas Water Coalition for its diligent work to protect the Highland Lakes and advance the goals of better water management and conservation in the lower Colorado River basin and throughout the State of Texas, especially during these times of extreme drought. Watson, Fraser ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 23, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate