Congratulating Dirk Aaron on his retirement as general manager of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.

89(R) HR 1458 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1458

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dirk Aaron is concluding his service as general

manager of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District

in Bell County on August 31, 2025, drawing to a close an outstanding

tenure that has spanned nearly a decade and a half; and

WHEREAS, Since joining Clearwater in June 2011, Mr. Aaron has

worked to further CUWCD's mission to develop, conserve, protect,

and effectively utilize the water resources of the county; under

his guidance, the district has seen critical advances in

groundwater modeling and monitoring, transitioned to cloud-based

data systems, and modernized its website; moreover, he has overseen

improvements to the district's permitting processes and management

zones, as well as the establishment of several key collaborative

partnerships; and

WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Mr. Aaron has served as

president of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts, and he

has also chaired the organization's legislative committee; he

represents Clearwater on Groundwater Management Area 8 of the Texas

Water Development Board and on the Brazos G Regional Water Planning

Group, and he is an elected member of the Texas Water Association

Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Aaron holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M

University and a master's degree from Texas Tech University; over

the course of his career, he has served the State of Texas in the

agricultural production and applied research sectors as well,

having previously worked as an extension agent for the Texas

AgriLife Extension Service for more than three decades; and

WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Aaron more time to spend

with his family, which includes his wife of 43 years, Cindy, their

children, Colton and Cameron, and their five grandchildren; the

couple are active members of Tapestry Community Church of Belton;

and

WHEREAS, Dirk Aaron's exceptional knowledge, leadership, and

professionalism have greatly benefited the Clearwater Underground

Water Conservation District and the Texans it has served, and his

achievements will be remembered and admired for many years to come;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Dirk Aaron on his retirement as

general manager of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation

District 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. Aaron as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Buckley

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1458 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House