SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the Texas Water Development Board on the occasion of
	the 60th anniversary of its creation; and
	WHEREAS, In response to the state's devastating drought of
	the 1950s, the Texas Water Development Board was created by a
	legislative act and a constitutional amendment approved by Texas
	voters in 1957; and
	WHEREAS, This landmark legislation provided for the
	issuance and sale of bonds to provide financial assistance for
	the conservation and development of the state's water resources
	and created an agency to administer the fund; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the Texas Water Development Board provides
	water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial
	assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of
	Texas; these services help maintain the viability of the state's
	natural resources, health, and economic development; and
	WHEREAS, By providing approximately $23 billion in financial
	assistance to Texas communities and overseeing the development of
	nine state water plans over the course of its history, the Texas
	Water Development Board has facilitated the orderly and responsible
	development, management, and conservation of the state's water
	resources, and the board is truly deserving of special recognition
	for this exceptional work; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the Texas Water Development
	Board on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and extend to its
	board members, management, and staff best wishes for continued
	success with their important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the board as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Perry
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 10, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate