SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1090

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sharon Porter, who is retiring on May 24, 2007, after many years of loyal service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, Sharon joined the comptroller's office in 1979 and served in the Inheritance Tax Division before transferring to the Fuels Tax Division; she then joined the Revenue Accounting Division, where she served as an accounts examiner, a lead examiner, and a supervisor; she also served as a division manager over the word processing services section; she is concluding her outstanding career in the Accounts Maintenance Division; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Sharon has been noted for her superior organizational skills and accounting expertise; and

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

WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Sharon is admired and respected by her colleagues, and her 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 Sharon Porter on her exceptional service to the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and her many contributions to our state and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years ahead; 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 May 18, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate