TITLE: Recognizing Emmett Gloyna on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Emmett Gloyna on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Emmett Gloyna, who is retiring July 31, 2013, from the Jackson County Navigation District; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gloyna joined the district after 40 years of service as an engineer and administrator in the field of water resource management; he first worked with the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, where he coordinated the Water Resource Development Program and retired after 28 years; he then served for 12 years as general manager of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Gloyna has handled his responsibilities with the Jackson County Navigation District with exceptional skill and dedication; and WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, he has been noted for his superior engineering skills and his outstanding talent for managing the planning, design, and construction of complex projects; he is also noted for his ability to work with local, state, and federal agencies to achieve his goals; and WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the Jackson County Navigation District will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Emmett Gloyna on his many achievements and his contributions to the community, congratulate him on his retirement from the Jackson County Navigation District, and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hegar President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 25, 2013.