TITLE: Congratulating Dale Craymer on his retirement as president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dale Craymer on his retirement as president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dale Craymer is retiring as president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association on July 1, 2023, drawing to a close an outstanding career with the organization that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Craymer joined TTARA in 1997, and he served as chief economist before being promoted to president in 2009; under his able leadership, the organization has served as an effective advocate for responsible fiscal and tax policy in Texas and has provided its members with important information, analysis, and resources; and WHEREAS, Engaged in his professional community, Mr. Craymer is a member of the Business Tax Advisory Committee of Texas and the National Taxpayers Conference, and he has served on the executive boards of the National Association of State Budget Officers and the Council of Governors' Policy Advisors; before joining TTARA, he served as deputy director of the Office of Budget and Planning for Governor George Bush, as director of the Office of Budget and Planning for Governor Ann Richards, as fiscal analyst for Speaker of the House Gib Lewis, and as director of the Office of Revenue Estimating for Comptroller Bob Bullock; he holds a master's degree in economics from The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Craymer enjoys the love and support of his wife, Theresa, and he takes great pride in their children, Kyle, Jason, and Lily; and WHEREAS, Dale Craymer has greatly benefited his fellow Texans through his skill, dedication, and professionalism, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dale Craymer on his retirement as president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Craymer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2224 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House