SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 147

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Shannon McClendon, who is stepping down from her position as a member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers after eight years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, A licensed practicing attorney, she was selected as the public board member in 2002, and she has served the state with distinction during her tenure; she served as interim secretary of the board during the summer of 2008 before advancing to the position of board secretary, a position she held for the remainder of her term; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her time on the board, she has been noted for her superior skills and expertise; talented and resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, she is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Shannon McClendon on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as a member of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate