84R3614 JGH-D
By: Otto H.R. No. 183
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and the
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants are each celebrating
their 100th anniversary in 2015, and this provides a fitting
occasion to commemorate the first century of accounting as a
licensed profession in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, From the ancient world to the present day, the
public has relied upon the skill and integrity of professional
accountants in the conduct of personal, commercial, and public
activities; and
WHEREAS, In 1915, in order to protect the public and promote
the prosperity of the Lone Star State, the Texas Legislature
created the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy; it is the
mission of this essential regulatory agency to oversee the
examination and certification of the accountants of Texas, ensuring
that they possess a high level of expertise; and
WHEREAS, That same year, the Texas Society of Certified
Public Accountants was also created, and today, the TSCPA boasts 20
chapters across the state, with a membership of more than 26,000;
these individuals play a crucial role in the success of entities
ranging from private businesses and government agencies to
nonprofit organizations and educational institutions; and
WHEREAS, The leading professional association for Texas
CPAs, the TSCPA serves the public interest by advancing superior
standards of professional ethics and practice and by advocating for
accountancy before state and federal regulators and the general
public; in addition, the society offers its members myriad
opportunities for networking, education, and community service;
and
WHEREAS, For the past century, the Texas State Board of
Public Accountancy and the Texas Society of Certified Public
Accountants have faithfully served the accounting profession in
Texas, and the outstanding contributions of each of these
institutions are a testament to the dedicated efforts of their
members, both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Texas
State Board of Public Accountancy and the Texas Society of
Certified Public Accountants and extend to their officers and
members sincere best wishes for continued success with their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the TSBPA and the TSCPA as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.