2023S0096-1 02/06/23
 
  By: Schwertner S.R. No. 152
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Jennifer Jones on nearly 30 years of outstanding
  service as a member of the Sunset Advisory Commission and on her
  recent retirement as executive director; and
         WHEREAS, The Sunset Commission was established in 1977 as
  a legislative advisory body to address the operations and
  efficiency of Texas state agencies; Jennifer Jones has been a
  valued member of the commission for nearly three decades and has
  been an exemplar of responsibility and integrity in all aspects
  of her service; Jennifer's commitment to excellence set a high
  standard for producing essential documents to enable the
  commission to carry out its objectives; and
         WHEREAS, Jennifer's uncompromising work ethic and astute
  judgment prompted her appointment as executive director of the
  Sunset Advisory Commission, where she hired and managed some 30
  staff members; under her direction, the commission conducted
  reviews to evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of
  state agencies and to ensure that agencies functioned according
  to established standards of excellence; and
         WHEREAS, During her tenure as executive director, Jennifer
  oversaw the research and review staff that prepared reports, and
  she supported the Sunset Advisory Commission in its
  determinations with respect to state agencies; she will continue
  to work for all Texans in her new role at the Texas General Land
  Office, where she will serve as senior advisor to the
  commissioner and as deputy director of government relations;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Jennifer Jones on her distinguished
  tenure of service with the Sunset Advisory Commission and extend
  to her best wishes for success in all of 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.