SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Justine Mary Martone, who is retiring after more than 
22 years of exemplary service from the Office of the Comptroller 
of Public Accounts; and

	WHEREAS, Justine arrived in Texas more than 40 years ago 
and spent most of her adolescence in Dallas, although she also 
spent some time in Germany; and

	WHEREAS, Prior to her tenure with the comptroller, this 
dedicated professional worked for Locke Engineering, Mangelsdorf
Insurance Agency, and National Car Rental; she also owned a gun 
and leather shop and worked as a bailiff for the 206th District 
Court in Edinburg; and

	WHEREAS, Justine Mary Martone exhibited professional 
excellence throughout her career as well as civic involvement 
by serving as a court-appointed special advocate for minors and 
as a mentor at Matthews Elementary School; and

	WHEREAS, Justine Martone set a high standard of 
professionalism, and the comptroller's office and the 
State of Texas have benefited greatly by her service; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Justine Mary Martone
on the occasion of her retirement; 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 February 16, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate