SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Gary W. Golden, who is retiring August 31, 2013, after more than 32 years of outstanding service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Golden joined the comptroller's office in June of 1981 as a field auditor; he became an audit supervisor in 1996 and is retiring as manager of the Tulsa Audit Office; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his superior skills and expertise; he has participated in numerous franchise tax task forces and refund committees, severance tax committees, and management teams; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mr. Golden has handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he has served as a mentor to countless fellow Audit Division employees and has been an invaluable source of information for other state agencies; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his 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, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Gary W. Golden on his exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

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

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate