SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Fidel Esteban Mendoza, who is retiring on February 28, 2019, from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts after more than 42 years of outstanding service to the state; and

WHEREAS, Fidel Mendoza began his distinguished career in the comptroller's office with the Houston Audit Office in July of 1976, after earning a degree in accounting from the University of Houston; in 1980, he played an important role in opening the New York City Audit Office before returning to Texas in 1981 to work in the McAllen Audit Office; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mr. Mendoza received a number of promotions through the years, and he is retiring with the title of Auditor V; he is a recognized expert in the field of sales tax audits, and he has served under five comptrollers, Bob Bullock, John Sharp, Carol Keeton Strayhorn, Susan Combs, and Glenn Hegar; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his professionalism, his courtesy toward others, and his commitment to excellence; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Mr. Mendoza is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his 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, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Fidel Esteban Mendoza on his exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate