2025S0491-1 08/26/25
 
  By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 75
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Richard San Jose, who is retiring from the Office of
  the Comptroller of Public Accounts on August 28, 2025, after 20
  years of exemplary state service; and
         WHEREAS, Richard joined the comptroller's office in
  September of 2007 as a contract developer in the Special
  Procurement Division; his technical expertise, innovative
  thinking, and unwavering work ethic were integral in the
  establishment of the Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program, and
  he is retiring as a contract manager of the program's contracts;
  and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Richard has played
  a vital role in strengthening division processes and procedures,
  and his positivity and professionalism have built lasting
  partnerships with vendors and customers and provided trusted
  support to many of his colleagues; and
         WHEREAS, An esteemed veteran of the United States Army,
  Richard served with courage and honor in many roles, including as
  a master sergeant and as a tank commander with the Third Armored
  Division in Operation Desert Storm; he has demonstrated a passion
  for collaboration and has fostered a culture of excellence during
  his decade of public service; and
         WHEREAS, Richard San Jose has exemplified the highest
  ideals of character and ethics as a valued mentor and leader
  within the Special Procurement Division, 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, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Richard San Jose
  on his exemplary career 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.