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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 Sheryl Pace, who is retiring as a senior analyst for |
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school finance after nearly five decades of outstanding service |
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at the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Sheryl Pace began her tenure with the Texas |
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Taxpayers and Research Association in 1976, and as the |
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organization celebrates its 51st anniversary in 2025, she is |
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concluding her 49th year in the office; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and distinguished |
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career in public policy, Sheryl Pace has emerged as one of the |
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state's foremost authorities on school finance and its |
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intersection with property taxation, and she has provided |
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invaluable insight and guidance to legislators, policy |
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organizations, and generations of Capitol staffers; and |
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WHEREAS, Her expertise culminated in the authorship of An |
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Introduction to School Finance in Texas, now in its sixth |
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edition, which earned the prestigious Most Effective Education |
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Award from the Governmental Research Association and continues |
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to serve as a foundational resource for understanding the complex |
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school finance system; and |
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WHEREAS, Sheryl Pace's contributions have profoundly |
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shaped the discourse and development of education funding policy |
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and school tax rates in Texas, and her mentorship and leadership |
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have left an enduring legacy among analysts and advocates across |
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the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Her retirement marks the conclusion of a career |
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defined by intellectual rigor, public service, and an unwavering |
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commitment to the betterment of Texas education and fiscal |
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policy; and |
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WHEREAS, As Sheryl embarks on a new chapter, she plans to |
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enjoy well-earned time with her husband, children, and |
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grandchildren, and she leaves behind a legacy of excellence, |
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humor, friendship, and dedication at the Texas Taxpayers and |
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Research Association; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Sheryl Pace on |
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her exemplary service to the Lone Star State and on her unmatched |
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contributions to school finance policy and extend to her |
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congratulations and best wishes for a joyful and fulfilling |
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retirement; 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. |