SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Judith A. House, who retired from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts on December 31, 2008, after many years of outstanding service with the state; and WHEREAS, Judith began her career in state service with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, where she served for 15 years; she began working at the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts in January of 1994; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Judith has been noted for her superior auditing expertise and her organizational strength; her skill in performing mixed beverage audits and in verifying requests for refunds made her an invaluable member of the San Antonio Audit Office; and WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Judith has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Judith is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her 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, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Judith A. House on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as a valued employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 14, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate