SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ellen K. Pierce, who is retiring on July 31, 2005, 
after accruing 31 years of service to the state, with more than
23 years of loyal service with the Office of the Comptroller of 
Public Accounts; and

	WHEREAS, Ellen Pierce began her tenure in the comptroller's 
office in the Secretary Services Division, whose name was changed 
to the Word Processing Division, before transferring to what is 
now the Information Technology Division; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Ellen has been noted for 
her superior organizational skills and programming expertise; and

	WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, she has 
handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency 
and dedication; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Ellen is admired and 
respected by her colleagues, and her 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
Ellen K. Pierce on her exceptional service and her many 
contributions to our state and extend to her best wishes for the 
retirement years ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem 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 6, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate