SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 969

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Roy Douglas Prince, who is retiring from the Office of 
the Comptroller of Public Accounts on May 31, 2005, after more 
than 27 years of loyal service with the state; and

	WHEREAS, Roy Prince joined the comptroller's office in
1978 and served in the Austin Audit Division; he then served
in the Office of the Texas State Treasury before joining the 
Unclaimed Property Division of the comptroller's office in 1996; and

	WHEREAS, He also served as a supervisor in the Bankruptcy 
Section of the Revenue Accounting Division, and he is now 
retiring from his position in the division's Sales Tax Refund 
Verifications Section; and

	WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Roy has 
handled his many responsibilities in the comptroller's office 
with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

	WHEREAS, Roy is admired and respected 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, hereby commend Roy Douglas Prince 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.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate