SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 425
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Richard J. Tramm, who is stepping down as president of
the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District after many years
of exceptional service; and
WHEREAS, Richard Tramm began his service to the district in
2001 when he was appointed to serve as a director of the district
by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court; that same year, he
was elected by his fellow directors to become the district's
first president; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a
graduate of the University of Houston, Mr. Tramm has an extensive
background in the drinking water and public utility fields; he
holds multiple certifications from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality and from the Texas Rural Water Association,
and he has held several professional positions in water system
management; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Lone Star Groundwater
Conservation District has consistently worked to balance the
needs of large and small volume water users and to promote the
long-term viability of Montgomery County's groundwater supply;
he has been a consistent proponent of protecting the rights of
all well owners and of using the best available science in
managing the county's water supply; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary executive, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his leadership at the Lone Star
Groundwater Conservation District will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Richard J. Tramm on his outstanding
service and commitment to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation
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.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate