SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 421

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kimberly Longino, who is retiring from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on April 1, 2019, after 29 years of loyal service with the state; and

WHEREAS, Kimberly Longino began her career in civil service on November 1, 1989, as an eligibility specialist; she received numerous promotions over the years, and she worked for a time as a local office supervisor overseeing the staff responsible for granting food, cash, and medical assistance to eligible Texans; and

WHEREAS, Most recently, Kimberly served as a curriculum development area manager; in this role, she supervised the team of employees responsible for developing and maintaining the curricula for newly hired eligibility staff; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her long career in health and human services, Kimberly has handled her wide-ranging responsibilities with the utmost care and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, A distinguished employee, Kimberly Longino is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Kimberly Longino on her exemplary career and her many contributions to the state and extend to her best wishes for the future; 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 March 18, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate