SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Barbara McKensie, who is retiring from the Office of 
the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Houston Northwest Office,
on February 28, 2005, after 25 years of loyal service; and
	WHEREAS, Barbara McKensie began working with the 
comptroller's office in field collections, where she set up
new taxpayers with permits and collected current and delinquent 
taxes; and
	WHEREAS, Her many responsibilities over the years included 
training new employees and coordinating field operations for 
delinquent taxpayer seizures, conducting taxpayer seminars, and 
speaking to groups, such as accountants and new business owners; 
she is concluding her career with the comptroller in the 
Enforcement Call Center; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her career with the comptroller's 
office, Barbara has demonstrated expertise in her field, and she 
is widely recognized for her dedication and dependability; and
	WHEREAS, She has long held the admiration and respect of 
her colleagues and is being honored with a retirement dinner on 
February 24; Barbara has been an exemplary employee, 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, hereby commend Barbara McKensie for 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.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 21, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate