SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 460
WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is celebrating
its 50th anniversary as an organization, holding its 50th annual
convention in Austin from March 27 through March 29, 2019, and
congregating at the State Capitol on March 27 for Texas Rural
Water Day; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is a statewide
trade organization with an active membership of more than 760
rural water and wastewater utilities, including nonprofit water
supply corporations, water districts, small-town water
departments, and investor-owned utilities, that serve
approximately 3 million Texans; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is dedicated to
educating water and wastewater utility professionals and
supporting their efforts to provide efficient service and clean,
safe drinking water; it also provides legal support services,
fosters workforce development programs, and advocates for
reasonable, practical, and affordable regulation for water and
wastewater systems; and
WHEREAS, Since 1969, the Texas Rural Water Association has
done its best to ensure access to safe and affordable water and
wastewater services for those who produce food and fiber for
communities in every part of the Lone Star State, and Texas Rural
Water Day is an opportunity to commend the association and its
members for their valuable public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 27, 2019, as Texas Rural
Water Day at the State Capitol and extend to members of the Texas
Rural Water Association sincere best wishes for a memorable and
productive annual convention and 50th anniversary celebration.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate