R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On April 30, 2001, Madeline J. Martin is bringing to 1-2 a close a long and distinguished career with the Texas Alcoholic 1-3 Beverage Commission (TABC), and this occasion provides an opportune 1-4 moment to recognize her many years of devoted service; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On September 1, 1977, Mrs. Martin was first employed 1-6 as a stenographer in TABC's Galveston office, where she diligently 1-7 worked until moving to El Paso; there she resumed employment for 1-8 the TABC in the El Paso office as an administrative technician; and 1-9 WHEREAS, On January 12, 1981, Mrs. Martin was transferred to 1-10 the Conroe Outpost under the Bryan District; a dedicated employee, 1-11 she received a promotion to administrative technician II before 1-12 transferring to the Richmond Outpost in Fort Bend County, where she 1-13 has remained until her retirement; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Respected and well-liked by her supervisors and 1-15 co-workers, Mrs. Martin has been an outstanding employee whose 1-16 knowledge and experience have made her an invaluable asset to the 1-17 TABC, and undoubtedly she will be greatly missed; now, therefore, 1-18 be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby honor Madeline J. Martin on her retirement from 1-21 the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and extend sincere best 1-22 wishes to her for good fortune and happiness in the future; and, be 1-23 it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mrs. Martin as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 885 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House