H.R. No. 157



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, August 31, 2003, marks the retirement of Maurice 
McBride of Houston from the audit division of the Texas Comptroller 
of Public Accounts, drawing to a close an outstanding 28-year 
career with that agency; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McBride first joined the comptroller's office on 
August 11, 1975, as an auditor in the Austin out-of-state audit 
group, and in July 1978, he was promoted to the position of audit 
group supervisor in the Houston north audit office; through the 
years, Mr. McBride has consistently provided exceptional service 
while upholding the highest standards of professionalism; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman served for two years in the 
U.S. Army, including one tour of duty in Vietnam; he is an active 
member of Northwest Community Church and was the ace pitcher for the 
Houston north audit softball team; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McBride enjoys the love 
and support of his wife, Bettie, and his children, Marcus, 
Marshall, and Maurice McBride II; 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, Mr. McBride has served the State of Texas with 
integrity and dedication for nearly three decades, 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 Maurice McBride 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. McBride as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hamric

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 157 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House