TITLE: Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Rural Water Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Rural Water Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is holding its 46th annual convention in Austin from March 18 through March 20, 2015, and convention participants, including Charles Hilton, president of the board of the National Rural Water Association, are gathering at the State Capitol on March 18 to celebrate Rural Water Day; and WHEREAS, Established in 1969, the Texas Rural Water Association is a statewide trade organization with an active membership of more than 750 nonprofit water supply corporations, small-town water departments, special utility districts, municipal utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and individual members that serve approximately 2.5 million people; and WHEREAS, The Texas Rural Water Association is dedicated to helping directors, managers, and operators provide efficient service and clean, safe drinking water; it also encourages education and information exchange, offers member support services, and handles legislative and regulatory representation; moreover, the association advocates reasonable, practical, and affordable rules regarding rural and small water and wastewater systems; and WHEREAS, Access to safe and affordable water and wastewater systems is vital for the well-being and success of Texans living in all parts of the Lone Star State, and Rural Water Day provides a fitting opportunity to commend the Texas Rural Water Association and its members for their commitment to this critical issue; and WHEREAS, Texas Rural Water Association members have provided valuable public service to their communities for nearly 50 years and have done their best to Keep Texas Rural in the best of ways; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby recognize March 18, 2015, as Rural Water Day at the State Capitol and extend to members of the Texas Rural Water Association sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful annual convention. Perry President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2015.