H.R. No. 2512
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Shirlane Wilkerson is retiring from the U.S. Social
Security Administration on June 30, 2017, drawing to a close a
notable tenure that has spanned nearly a quarter century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Orange, Shirlane Wilkerson graduated
from Emma H. Wallace Junior-Senior High School in 1964; she
subsequently answered her nation's call to duty as a member of the
U.S. Marine Corps, and her three years of service included
assignments at Camp Pendleton in California and Camp H. M. Smith in
Hawaii; after returning to civilian life, she earned a bachelor's
degree in applied science from the University of California,
Berkeley; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkerson gained many years of professional
experience in a variety of fields, particularly the oil and gas
industry, before joining the U.S. Social Security Administration;
over the decades, her exemplary efforts have garnered her the
lasting respect and admiration of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Retirement will undoubtedly afford Ms. Wilkerson
the opportunity to spend more time with her beloved family,
including her husband of 27 years, Larry Wilkerson, and her son,
Darral Watts, and she looks forward to traveling and living life to
the fullest; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and professionalism demonstrated by
Shirlane Wilkerson have greatly benefited her fellow citizens, and
she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Shirlane Wilkerson on her
retirement from the U.S. Social Security Administration and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Wilkerson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2512 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House