06/20/2026
A Father’s Day Salute to our AWBD Dad
To all of the dads gathered here today,
Who keep Texas running in their own special way,
You balance board meetings, budgets, and plans,
Then head home to become grill masters and sports fans.
You study pump stations and water supply,
Then patiently answer, “Dad, why is the sky…?”
Our operator dads battle line breaks at two in the morn,
Yet still coach the team by Saturday’s dawn.
You know every valve and every well site,
But somehow still fix bicycles just right.
You can explain easements, bonds, and rates,
While untangling fishing lines and backyard gates.
Your families know service isn’t just talk—
It’s showing up daily and walking the walk.
And the communities lucky enough to know you
See steady hands guiding the work that you do.
You protect precious water, the lifeblood we share,
With wisdom, commitment, and genuine care.
While your children may think you’re just “Dad” through and through,
We know there’s a quiet hometown hero in you.
So here’s to the fathers who answer the call,
Who serve with humility, giving their all.
May your coffee stay hot, your meetings stay brief,
Your projects stay funded beyond all belief!
Happy Father’s Day to each one of you—
The dads who keep Texas flowing strong, steady, and true.
Wendy Duncan for Fort Bend - President Association of Water Board Directors-Texas
