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By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 119



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On August 31, 2003, Samuel W. Armstrong is retiring 
from his position as an auditor with the Texas comptroller of public 
accounts, bringing to a close a stellar career with the agency that 
has spanned 28 years; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Sam Houston State University and a 
certified public accountant, Mr. Armstrong joined the 
comptroller's office in 1975 as a tax auditor; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years this dedicated professional rose 
through the ranks to achieve the highest auditor level, Auditor VI, 
and in addition to auditing some of the state's largest and most 
complex taxpayers, he has been a valuable source of knowledge and 
guidance to his coworkers in the Houston South Audit Office; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Armstrong's significant duties also included 
serving as a group PC coordinator and as a member of the renaissance 
committee and conducting seminars for taxpayers; and
	WHEREAS, He has been supported in all his endeavors by his 
wife, Vicki, his daughter, Joanna, and his two beloved 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, For over a quarter-century, Samuel Armstrong has 
worked tirelessly in behalf of his fellow citizens, and as he 
reflects on his outstanding career, he may indeed take great pride 
in his many contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Samuel W. 
Armstrong on his retirement from state service and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for happiness as he begins a new chapter in his 
life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Armstrong as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.