Bill Text: TX SR587 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Karl Rimkus for his work as chair of the Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-15 - Reported enrolled [SR587 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR587-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 587
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Karl Rimkus for his outstanding work as chair of the
Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Karl Rimkus is operations manager for the City of
El Paso's Environmental Services Department; he brings 17 years of
experience with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and
expertise in the field of environmental compliance to bear in his
position as chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, As operations manager of the Environmental
Services Department, he manages the city's Air Quality Program
and the department's environmental engineering team; in his work
as chair of the advisory committee, he has brought together
individuals from throughout the community to establish the
Environmental Excellence Recognition Program; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary program works to create a culture
of care for the environment through activities that promote,
protect, and improve natural resources and the environment; and
WHEREAS, Karl Rimkus has played an important role in
raising awareness of the importance of preserving our state's
natural treasures, and it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition for his leadership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Karl Rimkus on his exceptional work
as chair of the Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory
Committee and extend to him best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Rodríguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate