Bill Text: TX HR118 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Jerry Chapman on his retirement as general manager of the Greater Texoma Utility Authority.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-26 - Reported enrolled [HR118 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR118-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 118 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Jerry Chapman is retiring as general manager of the | ||
| Greater Texoma Utility Authority in 2013, concluding a | ||
| distinguished tenure with the agency that has spanned more than | ||
| three decades; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The authority's first general manager, Mr. Chapman | ||
| took office in 1979, having helped form GTUA as executive director | ||
| of the Texoma Council of Governments; he led TCOG, then known as | ||
| the Texoma Regional Planning Commission, from 1968 to 1982; a | ||
| graduate of Austin College, he also holds a master's degree in | ||
| economics from the University of Oklahoma; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Chapman has long worked effectively to ensure | ||
| adequate water resources for the region; his persistence and broad | ||
| knowledge of the regulatory organizational structure were key in | ||
| securing the most recent reallocation of Lake Texoma water, a | ||
| process that took 10 years and required engagement at both the state | ||
| and federal levels; as a result of his efforts, he has placed the | ||
| authority on a sound footing for financing, construction, and | ||
| operation of water and wastewater infrastructure for years to come; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has contributed immeasurably to | ||
| the quality of life enjoyed by residents of Sherman, Denison, and | ||
| other area communities through his commitment to excellence and his | ||
| skillful leadership of the GTUA, and as he prepares to embark on the | ||
| next exciting chapter of his life, he may indeed take pride in a | ||
| career well spent; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
| Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jerry Chapman | ||
| on his retirement as general manager of the Greater Texoma Utility | ||
| Authority and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued | ||
| happiness; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Chapman as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Phillips | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on July | ||
| 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
