SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mark Nelsen, who is retiring on April 30, 2013, from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and

WHEREAS, Mark Nelsen joined the comptroller's office in January of 2008 and served as manager of the data center; he brought with him a wealth of experience from his career in private business in the field of information technology; and

WHEREAS, During his state service, Mark used his experience and expertise to implement the design and construction of the comptroller's new data center, and he developed its state-of-the-art operating procedures to ensure that the center will remain a highly secure and resilient facility for many years to come; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mark has handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he is much admired and respected by his colleagues, and his presence in 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, hereby commend Mark Nelsen on his exceptional service in the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to him sincere best wishes for the retirement years ahead; 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 April 22, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate