Volume: 25 No.: 6011 PUBLISHERS - K D & S B GUTIERREZ © May 29, 2012 STATE AGENCIES UNDERGO SUNSET REVIEW PROCESS In order to identify and eliminate government waste, 1053. The agency is overseen by a nine-member Board duplication and general inefficiencies in state agencies, the which is appointed by the Governor of Texas and confirmed Texas Legislature established the Texas Sunset Advisory by the Texas Senate. The Board is made up of four architects Commission (Commission) in 1977. The Texas Sunset members, one interior designer member, one landscape Advisory Commission is a legislative body which is made up architect member and three members who represent the of six Texas Senate members and six Texas House of public, of which at least one is a person with a disability. The Representative members. The Commission is tasked with day-to-day operations of the agency are handled by the staff, reviewing the policies and programs of more than 150 state and overseen by the executive director, who is hired by and agencies. The sunset review process is designed to review serves at the will of the Board. each of these agencies every twelve years. This review is done by taking up a certain number of the state agencies each If you would like to learn more about the TBAE agency and session when the Texas Legislature convenes. their functions, you can go to www.tbae.state.tx.us . On their site you can learn about the agency's regulatory laws and In reviewing the various agencies, the Commission examines enforcement responsibilities and other information. the continual need for the agency. A review is made of duplication of policies or programs with other agencies. Over the coming weeks, I will take the opportunity to outline Also, the review looks at new and innovative was to improve and present to you other state agencies currently undergoing each agency's operations and activities. During the sunset the sunset review process. If you would like to learn more review process, the Commission holds public hearings, and own your own about the Sunset Advisory Commission or allows the public to provide their thoughts, ideas and general other agencies undergoing the sunset review process, you can perception of the agency's need. After each agency is go to www.sunset.state.tx.us . Some of the agencies that that reviewed, the Commission then recommends actions to the I will be outlining are the Texas Education Agency, Texas full Texas Legislature. Lottery Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State Commission on One of the agencies currently in the sunset review process is Judicial Conduct, Texas Railroad Commission, State the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE). The Preservation Board, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. TBAE is setup as a multi-professional regulatory agency that oversees architects, interior designers and landscape If you have any questions regarding the Texas Board of architects. The agency was established in 1937 by the 45th Architectural Examiners or the sunset review process, please Texas Legislature. The Legislature established the agency don't hesitate to contact either my Capitol or District after an explosion at the New London School killed 295 office. My offices are available at any time to assist with students and teachers. The agency's mission statement is to questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463- "to ensure a safe built environment for Texas by regulating 0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design." - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 The TBAE duties and responsibilities are outlined in Subchapter B of the Occupation Code, Chapters 1051, 1052, Page 2 ICERAYS BOLSTER OFFENSE, TAKING A HIKE TO TAKE BACK MEMORIAL DAY ACQUIRE SULMONTE The offseason is starting to heat up for the This Memorial Day many Americans will hit the lake, light up the grill, or Corpus Christi IceRays after announcing take a family drive to enjoy the good life so many of our soldiers have today the acquisition of Rudy Sulmonte fought for, and died to, preserve. from the Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) in This year, however, thousands from across the nation and here in Texas exchange for future considerations. will sacrifice their own personal comfort by taking up a challenge to remember our wounded and fallen servicemen. Throughout the month of The word experience, is used by IceRays May, they will “carry a load” by walking along five-mile stretches from New York to Texas to raise support for several worthy veterans’ causes and head coach Justin Quenneville when he help reclaim the Memorial Day holiday. described the forward. “Acquiring Rudy The Carry the Load National Relay, which was co-founded last year in will add depth and experience to our Dallas by former Navy SEAL Clint Bruce, consists of 350 five-mile offensive core,” said Quenneville. “He segments covering 1,700 miles. This year’s relay began May 1 at West possesses a high skill level and has good Point, N.Y., and is scheduled to end in Dallas May 27-28. touch around the net. I know Rudy is The goal, according to event organizers, is “to carry the load for others, to excited about reporting to Corpus Christi carry more than you think you can, further than you think you can.” And and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the they hope that this year 500,000 will answer that call by taking either a minutes-long walk or a 20-hour, overnight trek. acquisition.” Since this is an event open to all ages and abilities, participants are allowed to simply take a short stroll with a few items in hand – such as a photo of The experience has taken Sulmonte a fallen hero or an American flag. But, others will “ruck it” with a heavy through two of the three Canadian major field pack for the full 20 hours. junior hockey leagues, along with the My longtime friend B.J. Bjorklund is determined to hike overnight for the United States Hockey League. whole 20 hours in Dallas. He will carry with him the names of his fallen classmates – nine U.S. Air Force Academy classmates who lost their lives In the 2010-2011 season with the Sault during the Vietnam War – as well as his generous sponsors. Ste. Marie Greyhounds, the Levittown, B.J. wrote me: “Let’s not let Memorial Day become just another day off or NY native banked 12 goals and eight a day for a mattress sale.” assists in 49 games played in the Ontario A major beneficiary of the Dallas relay is Heroes on the Water, which was Hockey League. founded by Jim Dolan, a fellow Air Force Academy graduate of B.J.’s. Heroes on the Water helps disabled returning vets from Iraq and The 2011-2012 season was spent with Afghanistan stay active by kayaking and fishing. Another beneficiary is Tip three separate teams. In 12 games with of the Spear, which provides support for those involved in U.S. Army and Navy Special Operations and their families during times of need. the Moncton Wildcats in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Sulmonte The relay also honors law enforcement officers and firefighters for the work picked up two goals and one assist. After they do in keeping us safe. Two other groups supported by the relay include the Assist the Officer Foundation, which provides counseling to ill and landing in Muskegon with the wounded police officers and their families, and the Friends of Dallas Fire Lumberjacks of the USHL, he tallied five and Rescue, which promotes fire safety. points in 14 games before he was dealt to The Dallas opening ceremony (and the official end of the national relay) the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the NAHL begins around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at Reverchon Park (3505 Maple where in just 16 games, he scored five Ave.). A closing ceremony is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, May 28, goals and assisted seven. at the park. There’s no entry fee for participants or those cheering on the walkers. What better way to give meaning to Memorial Day than to join together in Fairbanks made it all the way to the 2012 remembrance of those in uniform who have carried the load for us? As a Robertson Cup semifinal game against Vietnam veteran, I especially remember on Memorial Day the more than the Texas Tornado, however lost in 57,000 of my fellow American soldiers who gave their lives during that war. overtime. Last year however, the Ice Dogs were crowned Robertson Cup Champions. 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