SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 495 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Wanda Carter, who is retiring March 31, 2013, from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts after more than 35 years of outstanding service to the state; and WHEREAS, Wanda joined the comptroller's office in 1977 as an administrative technician in a Houston enforcement office; she has gone on to hold a number of important positions within the agency, including enforcement officer and tax specialist, and she is retiring as an accounts examiner in the Exempt Organizations Section; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she has been noted for her superior organizational skills and her tax exemption expertise; talented and resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; and WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, she 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, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Wanda Carter on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as an 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 high regard from the Texas Senate. Campbell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate