SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 902          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the Texas Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory   Committee, which is hosting the first annual Water Resources and   Conservation Symposium on July 14, 2017; and          WHEREAS, The Texas Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory   Committee is chaired by Karl Rimkus, the environmental compliance   program manager for the City of El Paso's Environmental Services   Department; and          WHEREAS, Inspired by the work of Dr. Bill Hargrove and Josiah   Heyman, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso, the   committee organized the symposium with the goal of encouraging   students to pursue careers related to water management; the   symposium will provide students opportunities to network with   industry, academic, and public administration professionals; and          WHEREAS, El Paso has been a national and international   leader in developing strategies to ensure the availability of   clean, affordable water; the State Water Implementation Fund for   Texas was created to address this important subject, and it has   received widespread public support; and          WHEREAS, Managing, conserving, and developing water resources   are top issues in the southwestern area of the United States, and   it is truly fitting that the Water Resources and Conservation   Symposium receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th   Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Senate District 29   Environmental Advisory Committee and its chair, Karl Rimkus, on   their work in organizing the Water Resources and Conservation   Symposium and extend to all best wishes for a successful event;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the   committee as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Rodríguez                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 26, 2017.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate