H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, State Representative Lyle Larson of San Antonio is
completing his tenure in the Texas House of Representatives in
January 2023 at the end of his sixth term in office, following 12
years of exemplary service to his constituents; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised on a family farm in northern Bexar
County, Representative Larson graduated from MacArthur High School
in the North East Independent School District and earned his
bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas A&M
University; he was employed by Nalco Chemical Company and Johnson &
Johnson before establishing his own business; in 1991, he began his
career in public service, winning election to the first of two terms
on the San Antonio City Council, and he went on to serve as Bexar
County commissioner for Precinct 3 from 1997 to 2008; and
WHEREAS, Representative Larson was first elected to the Texas
House in 2010, and following a productive freshman session, he was
named one of three "Rookies of the Year" by the Texas Tribune; he
demonstrated an exceptional commitment to addressing the vital
water issues confronting our state, and he co-chaired the committee
overseeing the Bexar Metropolitan Water District and went on to
chair both the Natural Resources Committee and its Subcommittee on
Special Water Districts; traveling across the state in support of
water policy and planning, he met with some 50 groundwater
conservation districts, a dozen river authorities, all the large
public utilities, and several other municipalities and water
districts; he further served on the Edwards Aquifer Oversight
Committee, and he protected the state's iconic park system through
his efforts to end diversions of funding; with the passage of House
Bill 158 during the 84th Legislative Session, he helped ensure that
future generations will continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the
Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, A steadfast proponent of term limits for elected
state officials, Representative Larson introduced legislation to
impose such measures, and his own retirement at the 12-year mark is
a reflection of the strength of his convictions; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his time in office, Lyle Larson has
worked ceaselessly to improve quality of life for his constituents
and secure the future of water resources across Texas, and he has
earned the lasting respect of his colleagues and the deep
appreciation of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable Lyle
Larson on his outstanding public service and extend to him sincere
best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Representative Larson as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Minjarez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House