SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert R. Owen for his years of exemplary service as a
certified public accountant and for his many contributions to the
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants; and
WHEREAS, Bob Owen began his accounting career with the
local certified public accounting firm of Alford, Meroney, and
Company, while he was earning a bachelor's degree in business
administration at Southern Methodist University; he became a
partner at the firm in 1969, and he took on the role of managing
partner after the firm expanded into a regional practice; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Alford, Meroney, and Company merged with
Arthur Young and Company, and Mr. Owen rose through the ranks of
the Big 8 accounting firm to become the national director of
Industry Services in 1986; in this role, he directed the firm's
specialized industry programs, and he retained this position
when the company joined Ernst and Whinney to form Ernst and Young
in 1989; and
WHEREAS, An active leader in his professional field,
Mr. Owen has served the Texas Society of Certified Public
Accountants in numerous executive positions over the years;
since his retirement from Ernst and Young in 1998, he has
overseen the association's legislative and regulatory functions
through his service as the managing director of Regulation and
Legislation; and
WHEREAS, Bob Owen is highly respected by his colleagues in
the accounting profession in Texas; he has helped shape the
standards of excellence at the Texas Society of Certified Public
Accountants, and he has played an integral role in the formation
of policies that will benefit citizens throughout the state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Robert R. Owen on his successful
career and on his distinguished leadership at the Texas Society
of Certified Public Accountants; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate