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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Donna Klaeger completed her |
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outstanding eight-year tenure as Burnet County judge on January 1, |
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2015; and |
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WHEREAS, First elected in 2006, Judge Klaeger brought to her |
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role considerable experience in financial management, having |
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previously served for eight years as county treasurer; she guided |
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the county commissioners court in surmounting significant |
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challenges that arose during the recession, developing beneficial |
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relationships at the local and state levels; the county obtained |
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grants and forged partnerships that helped it maintain a strong |
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fiscal position, earning a Double A bond rating; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan led the commissioners court as it |
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developed a water infrastructure and facility plan, helped foster |
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regional water systems, and worked with state and regional |
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transportation authorities to secure $65 million in road and |
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highway improvements; moreover, while residents now benefit from a |
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lower tax rate than in 2006, the county will be debt-free in 2016; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community and her state, |
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Judge Klaeger has served in numerous leadership roles, including |
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chair of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and of the Capital |
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Area Council of Governments; she has given generously of her time |
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and expertise as a member of the Texas Association of Regional |
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Councils, the 33rd Judicial District Juvenile Board, the Central |
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Texas Water Coalition, the Seton Development Board, and both the |
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Burnet and Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chambers of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Donna Klaeger has exemplified the highest standards |
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of public service throughout her career in government, and the |
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conclusion of her tenure as county judge provides a welcome |
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opportunity to acknowledge her exceptional contributions to the |
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people of Burnet County; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Donna Klaeger for her |
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accomplishments as county judge of Burnet County and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Judge Klaeger as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Farney |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 205 was adopted by the House on |
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February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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