SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 260
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Fidel Esteban Mendoza, who is retiring on February 28,
2019, from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts after
more than 42 years of outstanding service to the state; and
WHEREAS, Fidel Mendoza began his distinguished career in
the comptroller's office with the Houston Audit Office in July of
1976, after earning a degree in accounting from the University of
Houston; in 1980, he played an important role in opening the New
York City Audit Office before returning to Texas in 1981 to work
in the McAllen Audit Office; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Mr. Mendoza received a
number of promotions through the years, and he is retiring with
the title of Auditor V; he is a recognized expert in the field of
sales tax audits, and he has served under five comptrollers, Bob
Bullock, John Sharp, Carol Keeton Strayhorn, Susan Combs, and
Glenn Hegar; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his
professionalism, his courtesy toward others, and his commitment
to excellence; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Mr. Mendoza is
respected and admired by his colleagues, and his 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Fidel Esteban Mendoza on his
exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the
Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate