SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1015

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Susan Erwin Harms, who is retiring June 30, 2011, after more than two decades of outstanding service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of W. B. Ray High School and Corpus Christi State University, Susan Harms began her career at the comptroller's office in September of 1988; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she has been noted for her excellent organizational skills and auditing expertise; she performed sales tax and franchise tax audits for 10 years before becoming a supervisor of auditors and contract examiners; and

WHEREAS, Capable and creative, she has handled her many important responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and professionalism; 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 Susan Erwin Harms 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 esteem 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