1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 711

        1-2           WHEREAS, The United States Internal Revenue Service will

        1-3     miss the dedicated service and expertise of Donovan H. Williams,

        1-4     who is retiring after a distinguished career of over 36 years;

        1-5     and

        1-6           WHEREAS, A loyal employee, Mr. Williams is retiring as a

        1-7     director within the service; and

        1-8           WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he has discharged

        1-9     his duties in a most conscientious manner; and

       1-10           WHEREAS, Noted for his honesty and rectitude, Donovan Williams

       1-11     has earned the respect and friendship of his colleagues; and

       1-12           WHEREAS, Characteristics of his tenure are ability,

       1-13     responsiveness, and commitment to do what is best for the citizens

       1-14     of Texas and the United States; and

       1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has been commended for his attention

       1-16     to details, his leadership skills, and his positive attitude; and

       1-17           WHEREAS, Throughout his long and successful career,

       1-18     he has been supported and sustained by his lovely wife,

       1-19     Vonnie Waugh Williams, and his four children, Amy, Stephen,

       1-20     Shane, and Van; and

       1-21           WHEREAS, The varied and notable achievements of

       1-22     Mr. Williams have contributed greatly to the growth and

       1-23     progress of the State of Texas, and he will be greatly missed;

        2-1     now, therefore, be it

        2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-3     75th Legislature, hereby commend the career of service of

        2-4     Donovan Williams and congratulate him on his well-deserved

        2-5     retirement; and, be it further

        2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

        2-7     prepared for him as an expression of the highest regard of the

        2-8     Texas Senate.

        2-9                                                              Barrientos

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       2-11                                          President of the Senate

       2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-14                                  on May 12, 1997.

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       2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate