84R16176 JGH-D
 
  By: González H.R. No. 1475
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of El Paso County benefit each day from
  the contributions of those public servants who greatly improve the
  quality of life in their communities through the fulfillment of
  their duties; and
         WHEREAS, Edward Dion was appointed to the position of El Paso
  County auditor in 1997, and over the course of his exemplary tenure,
  he has distinguished himself as the county's chief financial
  officer, investment officer, treasurer, and paymaster; Mr. Dion
  has worked in county government for more than three decades, and in
  fulfilling his duties, he has earned the respect and admiration of
  his colleagues and the public; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso and
  a licensed CPA, Mr. Dion has served in a number of important
  capacities for the Texas Association of County Auditors and the
  Texas Association of Counties; moreover, he is a member of the
  Government Finance Officers Association and a government
  representative for the Accounting Department Advisory Committee at
  UTEP; and
         WHEREAS, Edward Dion has demonstrated a steadfast commitment
  to making El Paso County an even better place in which to live and
  work, and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and
  appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor El Paso County Auditor Edward Dion for his
  efforts in behalf of his community and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Dion as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.