SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  designate January 28, 2009, as Texas Society of Certified Public
  Accountants Day at the Capitol and to recognize the certified
  public accountants who are visiting the Capitol today; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
  is a nonprofit, voluntary professional organization representing
  28,000 members in 20 local chapters situated across the state;
  and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding organization offers numerous
  services and programs to its members and to those seeking to
  enter the field of accountancy; the Accounting Education
  Foundation provides financial assistance to students, and the
  Peer Review Program and hundreds of continuing education
  programs keep members up to date on the latest accounting
  practices and ethics requirements; and
         WHEREAS, The society has created a nonpartisan political
  action committee to work with the members of the Texas
  Legislature; it meets regularly with the Texas Comptroller of
  Public Accounts and stays informed of proposed tax legislation to
  better understand the impact on the Texas economy; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
  contributes greatly to the economic vitality of our state, and it
  is justly deserving of recognition for its many accomplishments;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Texas Society of
  Certified Public Accountants for their dedication to serving the
  public interest and extend best wishes for a productive day at
  the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Averitt, Williams
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 27, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate