TITLE: Congratulating the Honorable Bob Hebert on being named the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Honorable Bob Hebert on being named the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert was named the 2010 Citizen of the Year at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on February 4, 2011; and WHEREAS, A graduate of South Texas Junior College, Pepperdine University, and California Coast University, Judge Hebert founded Eco Resources in 1972; he served as chair and CEO of the business until 1985, when it was acquired by Southwest Water Company; since that time, he has worked as a consultant to the public and private sectors, specializing in water utility and general management issues; and WHEREAS, Judge Hebert has long been an active and valued member of the Fort Bend community; his service includes terms as president and trustee of the Alief Independent School District Board of Trustees, vice president and director of the Brazos River Authority, and chair of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure as county judge, he has emphasized a conservative fiscal policy, helping to lower the county tax rate by nine percent while streamlining the organizational structure of county government; in addition, local residents have benefited from more than $200 million worth of new roads and the largest expansion of facilities in the county's history, including a new precinct office, jail tower, and Justice Center; and WHEREAS, Judge Hebert has also been commended for the exceptional leadership he demonstrated in protecting citizens and businesses during and after Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike; and WHEREAS, Bob Hebert has made many significant contributions to the betterment of life in the greater Katy area, and he may take justifiable pride in his exemplary record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Bob Hebert on being named the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Judge Hebert as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zerwas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 477 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House