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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Robert L. Billstone for his many years of loyal service 
to the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and
	WHEREAS, Bob joined the comptroller's office in 1979 and 
served in the El Paso Audit Office; he advanced rapidly through 
the auditing classifications, becoming a Senior Tax Auditor; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his 
superior organizational skills and accounting expertise; and
	WHEREAS, Bob became a criminal investigator with the 
comptroller's Criminal Investigation Division in 1987; during 
this period, he earned his Master Peace Officer Certification 
with the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and 
Education; and
	WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, he has 
handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency 
and dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Bob is admired and respected as an exemplary 
employee by his colleagues, and his presence in the Office of the 
Comptroller of Public Accounts will be greatly missed; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
Robert L. Billstone on his exceptional service and his many 
contributions to our 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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 29, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate