SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1093

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Madeline Waters-Hunt, who is retiring after 16 years of loyal service with the state; and

WHEREAS, Madeline began her service to the state in 1991 as a caseworker with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles; she soon transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where she has served as a parole officer and has gained experience in all areas of counseling and supervision; and

WHEREAS, Madeline worked as a gang intelligence officer, and she was the volunteer coordinator for the Internship Program for 11 years; she also served as a liaison between the department and the state jail, sheriff's department, United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, and Federal Bureau of Investigation; she was the first woman from the El Paso parole office to receive first firearms certification; and

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

WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, she is admired and respected by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Madeline Waters-Hunt on her outstanding service to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice 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.

Shapleigh

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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