SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 548

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mary Mims, who is retiring from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles after 26 years and four months of loyal service to the state; and

WHEREAS, Mary Mims began her career with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles by serving as a parole caseworker in the Amarillo office; over the years, she has served as a district parole officer in Amarillo and Austin, a unit supervisor in Austin, and a program administrator in Central Parole-Interstate Compact and in the Victim Services Unit; and

WHEREAS, She advanced to the position of program administrator and assistant director of specialized programs in the Central Office; and

WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Mary has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

WHEREAS, She is admired and respected by her colleagues, and her presence as an administrator with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Mary Mims for her exemplary career and her many years of outstanding service to this state; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 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 March 22, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate