SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1021
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Debbie Peterson, who is retiring on May 31, 2009, after
28 years and nine months of outstanding service to the state; and
WHEREAS, Debbie began her career in state service as a data
entry operator in the Office of the Comptroller of Public
Accounts in 1980; she worked her way up into management positions
and became recognized for her knowledge in the field of tax
system applications and for her work on the "proof of concept"
for an Integrated Tax System; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Debbie has been noted for
her superior skills and expertise; by 2005, she had become
division director of the state comptroller's Information
Technology Division; and
WHEREAS, Seeking a new challenge, Debbie joined the Texas
Department of Aging and Disability Services in 2007 as the
director of Application Development and Support; in 2008, she was
promoted to the position of information resource manager; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Debbie has had the
respect and admiration of her co-workers throughout her many
years of service to the state, and her presence at the Texas
Department of Aging and Disability Services will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Debbie Peterson on her exceptional
accomplishments and her successful career in state service and
extend to her best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate