SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 79

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rena Hemphill Bennett, who is retiring from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts on January 31, 2017, after a 32-year successful career; and

WHEREAS, Rena Bennett began her career in the property tax appraisal field by working at the Anderson County and Henderson County Appraisal Districts; in 1995, she joined the comptroller's office as a contract appraiser, and she was hired as a full-time, permanent employee in January of 1999; she is retiring from the Property Tax Assistance Division after 22 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Rena has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; she has been noted for her superior organizational skills and her professional expertise; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Rena Bennett 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, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Rena Hemphill Bennett on her many contributions to the state and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 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 January 31, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate