SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Water Development Board on the occasion of
the 60th anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, In response to the state's devastating drought of
the 1950s, the Texas Water Development Board was created by a
legislative act and a constitutional amendment approved by Texas
voters in 1957; and
WHEREAS, This landmark legislation provided for the
issuance and sale of bonds to provide financial assistance for
the conservation and development of the state's water resources
and created an agency to administer the fund; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Texas Water Development Board provides
water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial
assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of
Texas; these services help maintain the viability of the state's
natural resources, health, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, By providing approximately $23 billion in financial
assistance to Texas communities and overseeing the development of
nine state water plans over the course of its history, the Texas
Water Development Board has facilitated the orderly and responsible
development, management, and conservation of the state's water
resources, and the board is truly deserving of special recognition
for this exceptional work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the Texas Water Development
Board on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and extend to its
board members, management, and staff best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the board as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate