SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Patricia Layne, who is retiring after 17 years of loyal 
service with the Texas Education Agency and almost 30 years of 
service with the state; and
	WHEREAS, Patricia Layne began her state employment in the 
Office of the Secretary of State; she then served with the Office 
of the Comptroller of Public Accounts before joining the Texas 
Education Agency; and
	WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Texas Education Agency,
Patricia has persevered in carrying out her duties through
eight major agency reorganizations; she spent countless hours 
overseeing the agency's network to meet its new organizational 
structures; and
	WHEREAS, Noted for her diligence and tenacity, she 
promoted connectivity within the agency, thus improving upon
its work on behalf of the schoolchildren of our state; Patricia 
played a vital role in deploying new technologies at the agency, 
taking a token ring network to Ethernet and converting Novell to 
Microsoft; and
	WHEREAS, In implementing these new technologies, she 
skillfully collaborated with other state agencies to ensure a 
smooth transition; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Patricia is admired and 
respected by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas 
Education Agency will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Patricia Layne 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 January 26, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate