SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1012

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Leticia Pulido McKenzie, who is retiring May 31, 2011, after 26 years and nine months of outstanding service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Mrs. McKenzie immigrated to the United States as a young child and went on to graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967; and

WHEREAS, After originally studying to become a nurse, she started her career in state service on August 20, 1984, as a newly single parent taking care of her four children; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career with the agency, she has been noted for her superior skills and expertise; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has handled the many responsibilities of her position as an administrative assistant with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, she is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Leticia Pulido McKenzie on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts 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 high regard from the Texas Senate.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate