86R25025 BPG-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 1246
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, William T. Pound is retiring as executive director
of the National Conference of State Legislatures by August 2019,
concluding a noteworthy career with the organization that has
spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, Employed by NCSL since its founding in 1975,
Mr. Pound has been instrumental in the development of many of its
innovative programs and services; he was named executive director
in 1987, and while leading the organization, he has written
extensively on legislatures, the legislative process, and fiscal
and public finance issues; over the years, he has been much in
demand at the national and international levels as a speaker on such
topics as legislatures, public policy, and federalism; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pound has worked tirelessly to expand the reach
of NCSL, which supports and educates state policy makers and their
staffs; with a deep understanding of the critical role of state
legislative institutions, he has guided the development of a
comprehensive approach encompassing annual meetings and training
sessions, research services, and extensive efforts to strengthen
the voice of state legislatures in the federal system; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Denver, Mr. Pound
earned his bachelor's degree in political science; he went on to
complete a U.S. Department of the Interior fellowship with the
Special Program, Water Resources Management, at the University of
Wisconsin; in addition, he taught at his alma mater, as well as at
the University of Colorado and Colorado State University; and
WHEREAS, William Pound has greatly benefited the legislative
community through his vision, leadership, and steadfast dedication
to the important mission of NCSL, and as he prepares to embark on
the next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed reflect with
pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate William T. Pound on his retirement
as executive director of the National Conference of State
Legislatures and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Pound as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.