SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 644

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize George L. Grayson, who retired on February 28, 2007, after 22 years and eight months of loyal service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, George joined the comptroller's office in 1984 and served in the Tulsa audit office as an auditor; his experience includes work in sales and use tax, franchise tax, motor vehicle tax, and diesel fuels tax; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, George has been known for his superior organizational skills and expertise; he specialized in unclaimed property auditing and was a valuable asset to the Criminal Investigation Division; and

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

WHEREAS, George is an exemplary employee, and his presence at 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 George L. Grayson on his exceptional service to the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and 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 April 3, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate