SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Gilbert Martinez on the occasion of his retirement as 
director of Audit Resolution for the Texas Workforce Commission 
after more than 25 years of loyal service to the state; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Southwest Texas State University, 
Gilbert began his service with the state after retiring as a 
master sergeant with 23 years of experience in the United States 
Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, He started working in the Governor's Office 
of Criminal Justice in 1977 and moved to the Governor's Office 
of Budget and Planning in 1980; he began working with the Texas 
workforce system in 1987; and
	WHEREAS, Gilbert has expertise in financial and 
program monitoring and resolution of audits; a strong advocate 
for Central Texas Workforce, he has traveled throughout the 
Central Texas area to ensure that elected officials are 
sufficiently informed about the state and local workforce 
systems; and
	WHEREAS, He is known for his strong principles and his 
commitment to keeping his staff informed and ensuring that 
appropriate systems are in place for efficient operations of 
the Audit Resolution department; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Gilbert has been an 
inspiration to those who have had the pleasure to know and to work 
with him, and his presence at the Texas Workforce Commission will
be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend 
Gilbert Martinez for his many years of invaluable service to 
the state and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years 
ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate