78S20319 MW-D

By:  Hamric                                                       H.R. No. 156



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, August 31, 2003, marks the retirement of Charles 
Lester from the audit division of the Texas Comptroller of Public 
Accounts, drawing to a close an outstanding 25-year career with 
that agency; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lester worked in the field as a tax auditor with 
the Houston North audit office before assuming his current duties 
as a senior systems analyst with audit headquarters; through the 
years, he has consistently provided exceptional customer service 
and technical support, and his notable expertise is reflected in 
the quality and reliability of the systems on which he worked; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lester enjoys the love and 
support of his wife, Margaret, his sons, Jeff and Gordon, and his 
daughters-in-law, Michaela and Heather; retirement will 
undoubtedly afford him the opportunity to spend more time with his 
family, as well as to indulge in his love of golf; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Charles Lester has served the 
State of Texas with integrity and dedication, earning the lasting 
respect of all who have been privileged enough to work with him, and 
it is a pleasure to recognize his exemplary tenure with the state as 
he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Charles Lester for 
his notable career with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 
and extend to him best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lester as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.