88R33164 AMB-D
By: Bettencourt S.R. No. 715
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dale Craymer is retiring as president of the Texas
Taxpayers and Research Association on July 1, 2023, drawing to a
close an outstanding career with the organization that has spanned
nearly three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Craymer joined TTARA in 1997, and he served as
chief economist before being promoted to president in 2009; under
his able leadership, the organization has served as an effective
advocate for responsible fiscal and tax policy in Texas and has
provided its members with important information, analysis, and
resources; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in his professional community, Mr. Craymer
is a member of the Business Tax Advisory Committee of Texas and the
National Taxpayers Conference, and he has served on the executive
boards of the National Association of State Budget Officers and the
Council of Governors' Policy Advisors; before joining TTARA, he
served as deputy director of the Office of Budget and Planning for
Governor George Bush, as director of the Office of Budget and
Planning for Governor Ann Richards, as fiscal analyst for Speaker
of the House Gib Lewis, and as director of the Office of Revenue
Estimating for Comptroller Bob Bullock; he holds a master's degree
in economics from The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Craymer enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Theresa, and he takes great pride in their
children, Kyle, Jason, and Lily; and
WHEREAS, Dale Craymer has greatly benefited his fellow Texans
through his skill, dedication, and professionalism, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Dale Craymer on his retirement as president of
the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association 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. Craymer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.