SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 715
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Paul Hernandez on the occasion of his retirement from
the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts after 27 years
of loyal service to the state; and
WHEREAS, Paul Hernandez is retiring from the comptroller's
office on April 30, 2009, as a tax auditor with the Houston South
Audit Office, where he began working in January of 1994; and
WHEREAS, He began his career with the state as an auditor
with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on September 1,
1982; the experience he gained in that position proved to be
valuable in his work as a tax auditor at the Houston South Audit
Office; in addition to his work on mixed beverage gross receipts
audits, he has audited petrochemical companies, which represent
some of the state's largest and most complex taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the state, Paul has
handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency
and dedication, and he has been noted for his superior
organizational skills and accounting expertise; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, he earned the respect and
admiration of his colleagues in the Office of the Comptroller of
Public Accounts, and his presence in the Houston South Audit
Office will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Paul Hernandez on his exceptional
service and his many contributions to our state and extend to him
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate