SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 965

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Alfred A. Banzer on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Southwest in Austin; and

WHEREAS, Alfred Banzer has been the state regulatory affairs manager for Verizon Southwest since 1998; before joining Verizon, he was manager of state pricing and tariffs with GTE Telephone Operations in Irving from 1993 to 1998; and

WHEREAS, Originally from New York, Mr. Banzer earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering at the University of Maryland; he joined General Telephone Company of the Southeast in Durham, North Carolina, in 1972 and held various positions in the engineering, planning, regulatory affairs, tariffs, and product management departments before moving to Texas; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, he has handled his many responsibilities with exceptional skill and dedication and has earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Alfred A. Banzer for his many achievements and extend best wishes to him in all his future endeavors; 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 May 3, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate