Reso 0936-11/1992RESOLUTION NO. 936
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT
HONORING JOHN PRESTON FRASER UPON HIS RETIREMENT
AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA OF WATER AGENCIES
WHEREAS, John Preston Fraser has held the position of Executive Director/
General Counsel of the Association of California Water Agencies since 1973; and
WHEREAS, this organization is the oldest and largest water organization in
California, beginning as the Irrigation Districts Association of California and
later changing its name to the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA);
and
WHEREAS, during his years of service the organization expanded its programs
and services for its membership, intensified its role in communicating water
issues to the media and the public, enhanced its advocacy efforts at the state
Capitol and established an effective voice for the state's water agencies in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service the organization placed an emphasis
on water quality issues, creating a water quality program that would give member
agencies an active role in the regulatory process at the state and federal
levels; and
WHEREAS, he has been recognized as a water leader through his participation
in such organizations as the Western States Water Council, the National Water
Resources Association, the Interstate Conference on Water Policy, the Nationwide
Public Projects Coalition and the American Water Coalition; and
WHEREAS, he has worked with 11 ACWA presidents; hundreds of members of the
association's Board of Directors; and thousands of water agency managers,
directors, attorneys and others to shape ACWA's development into the influential
organization it is today; and
WHEREAS, he has worked with hundreds of legislators and the leaders of
numerous local, state and national agencies to represent ACWA member districts
in the rapidly changing political and regulatory arenas of California water; and
WHEREAS, under his direction ACWA has helped develop key legislation on
water management, water transfers, conservation, water storage and the
Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta; and
WHEREAS, under his direction ACWA created in 1977 the Water Education
Foundation, a separate agency formed to provide information to the public on
water conservation, reclamation and reuse and development of the state's water
resources; and
WHEREAS, under his direction ACWA began in 1979 the Joint Powers Insurance
Authority, which has dramatically lowered the cost of liability and property
insurance for member agencies; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure ACWA adopted a comprehensive water policy in
1988 that set forth its position on critical aspects of California water; and
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WHEREAS, the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors specifically
expresses gratitude for his efforts toward the enactment of the "San Marcos
Bill;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Vallecitos Water District offers its most sincere appreciation to John Preston
Fraser for his years of dedicated service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on behalf of its individual members past and
present, its staff and the constituents of Vallecitos Water District, the Board
of Directors extends best wishes to John Preston Fraser for a pleasant and
rewarding retirement with many new adventures for years to come.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of November 1992 by the following
roll call vote:
AY ES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
~Lionel G. Burton, President
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District
Burton, Ferguson, Gregoryk, Mason, Newport
Vallecitos Water District
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District
ATTEST:
W l~l' a~c~k~ry
Board of Directors
Vallecitos Water District