SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 250

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Beatriz Zapata, who is retiring on February 28, 2011, after nearly 20 years of outstanding service with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Beatriz Zapata began her career with the attorney general's office in 1992 after having served the state as a volunteer; she has brought her experience as an educator to bear in her work with the Child Support Division, and she rose through the ranks to become a regional administrator, based in McAllen; and

WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, she has been supported in all her endeavors by her loving husband, Jose A. Zapata, and her son, Jose A. Zapata, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Mrs. Zapata has been noted for her superior organizational skills and expertise, and she has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

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

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Beatriz Zapata on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas 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.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate