SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 843
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Elizabeth Lankford, who is retiring from her position in
  the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts after more than 30
  years of service in the government appraisal industry; and
 
         WHEREAS, A registered professional appraiser, Elizabeth
  joined the comptroller's office after working with the Hemphill
  County Appraisal District; and
 
         WHEREAS, During her entire career at the comptroller's
  office, she has worked in the Property Tax Assistance Division;
  she has served as a contract appraiser and an appraiser III, and
  she worked her way through the ranks to become a supervising
  appraiser and then an appraisal district reviewer; she is the
  last employee in her division to have worked on both the Property
  Value Study and the Methods and Assistance Program reviews; and
 
         WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Elizabeth
  is noted for her superior organizational skills and appraising
  expertise, and she has handled her many responsibilities with
  exceptional efficiency and dedication; and
 
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth Lankford is a distinguished employee
  who 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 Elizabeth Lankford on her exemplary
  service and her many contributions to our 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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 22, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate