SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 311

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize A. Chyrisse Wilson, who is retiring on March 20, 2009, after 25 years of outstanding service to the City of Houston; and

WHEREAS, Chyrisse began her career with the City of Houston in 1984 as office manager for city council member Rodney Ellis; she has been indispensable in numerous administrative and managerial positions through the years, including as senior executive assistant to former Mayor Lee P. Brown; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Chyrisse has been noted for her superior organizational skills and managerial expertise; she has been responsible for oversight on such important matters as affirmative action, housing, and women's issues; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Chyrisse has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Chyrisse is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at Houston's City Hall will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend A. Chyrisse Wilson on her exceptional service to the City of Houston 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.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate