SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sharon Sirles, who is retiring on August 31, 2017, after 17 years of outstanding service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and WHEREAS, Sharon Sirles joined the comptroller's office on September 1, 2000, as a member of the staff at Information Technology-Data Center Operations; she rose through the ranks to the position of computer operator III; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she has been noted for her superior skills and expertise; she played an important role in the implementation and conversion of the current warrants process, and she played an important role in the move of the Data Center from the fourth floor to the ground floor; and WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency, dedication, and attention to detail; 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, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sharon Sirles on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; 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. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 25, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate