SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Philip Wesley Jones, who is retiring on January 31, 2007, after 28 years and eight months of loyal service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, Philip joined the comptroller's office in June of 1978 and served in the Revenue Processing Division, where he advanced to the position of assistant director; in 1995, he was recruited by the Information Technology Division, where he served as the Business Relationship manager and later as the Customer Service Area manager; he went on to provide valuable guidance and oversight for the Help Desk Services and

for Inventory Management teams; and

WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Philip has handled his many responsibilities in the comptroller's office with exceptional efficiency and dedication; in addition to his work in the comptroller's office, he took on other roles as well, such as serving on the committee that developed the statewide Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce program and cofounding the Comptroller Bowling League; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Philip 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, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Philip Wesley Jones on his exceptional service to the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and on 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. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 29, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate