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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Annette Holmes, who is retiring from her role as senior |
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analyst for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after 31 |
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years with the office, which concludes her 46 years of |
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outstanding service to the State of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Texas and a graduate of Bishop |
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College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in business |
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education, Annette Holmes began her career in public service with |
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a clear commitment to effective government, sound policymaking, |
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and the well-being of the people of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Annette Holmes has |
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served in a wide range of positions across state and local |
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government; as executive director of the Legislative Black |
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Caucus, she played a key role in policy development, constituent |
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advocacy, and advancing legislative priorities on behalf of |
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underrepresented communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Annette brought her insight and experience to the |
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Texas Senate and served as a senior staff member in the offices of |
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multiple legislators, including state senator Royce West and |
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former state senators Rodney Ellis and Frank Tejeda; she also |
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served with distinction on the staff of Travis County |
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Commissioner Hank Gonzalez and continued to contribute to |
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effective governance and public outreach at the local level; and |
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WHEREAS, During her more than three decades at the Office |
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of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Annette served as a senior |
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analyst and applied her knowledge of state operations and finance |
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to advance transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the |
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effective use of public resources; her deep institutional |
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knowledge and dedication to excellence made her a valued |
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colleague and a trusted voice within the agency; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her professional achievements, |
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Annette has remained active in her local community through her |
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faithful service as a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church as well |
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as through her participation in such events and charitable |
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organizations as the American Cancer Society's East Austin Relay |
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for Life and the Sisters Network; and |
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WHEREAS, Annette Holmes has earned the respect and |
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admiration of colleagues, community leaders, and all who have had |
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the privilege to work alongside her, and her unwavering |
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commitment to service in all aspects of her life sets a shining |
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example for future generations of public servants; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Annette Holmes |
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on her valuable contributions to the Lone Star State and extend |
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to her congratulations on her retirement and best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |