H.R. No. 42
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Stephanie Springer Middleton retired from her
position as supervisor of the Clay Road branch of the Harris County
Tax Office in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Middleton joined the Harris County Tax Office
in June 1992, after serving 25 years with Armco Steel/National
Supply Company and four years with the Houston branch of the Texas
comptroller's office; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional dedication and leadership
during her tenure as a temporary employee, Mrs. Middleton was soon
offered a permanent position, and throughout her career she has
continued to provide her fellow residents with the highest level of
customer service; and
WHEREAS, A second generation Polish American and the youngest
of eight girls, the former Stephanie Springer grew up in Chappell
Hill and attended Brenham High School; she took courses in
purchasing at the University of Houston, and in 1967, she married
Kenneth Middleton; today she is the proud aunt and great-aunt of 75
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, This notable public servant has made time in her
busy schedule to work for the betterment of her community; she has
volunteered with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 33 years,
serving in such capacities as team captain and vice chair of the
World's Championship Bar-B-Que and the Communications-Editorial
committees; moreover, she is a valued member of St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Stephanie Middleton has truly been invaluable to the
smooth and efficient operation of the Harris County Tax Office, and
it is most appropriate to honor her for her many years of hard work
and dedication; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Stephanie Springer Middleton on
her retirement from the Harris County Tax Office and extend to her
warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Middleton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House on January
14, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House