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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate