SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Charlie Betts, who is retiring after 18 years of
outstanding service as executive director of the Downtown Austin
Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Betts is a third-generation Austinite and a
graduate of The University of Texas at Austin; he served the
nation with distinction as a member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Downtown Austin
Alliance has played a vital role in the revitalization of
Austin's central community; during his tenure, the number of
downtown residents has more than doubled, and the number of
downtown employees has grown from 67,000 in 1993 to more than
123,000; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Betts has been a tireless advocate for such
initiatives as the Waller Creek Tunnel, the Downtown Community
Court, and the Dell Medical School; he has been noted for his
belief in the importance of historic preservation, and he was
instrumental in the drafting of the Historic Landmark
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator, Charlie Betts is
respected and admired by the citizens of Austin, and his
leadership as the executive director of the Downtown Austin
Alliance will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Charlie Betts on his exceptional
service to the people of Austin as executive director of the
Downtown Austin Alliance 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 high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate