88R26455 BHH-D By: Cole H.R. No. 1312 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brenda Foster is marking 50 years of service to the State of Texas on July 29, 2023; and WHEREAS, In 1973, Mrs. Foster began her state employment with a summer job in the Texas Department of Insurance Industrial Accident Board, now the Division of Workers' Compensation, and by the end of the summer, she had accepted a promotion; over the course of her tenure with the agency, she has held a variety of roles in the insurance, employee and employer services, customer service, business process improvement, and hearings divisions, and she currently serves as a program specialist in the dispute resolution division; she has played an instrumental role in testing and implementing such technologies as the TXCOMP automated information system and the attorney fee application; and WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Mrs. Foster attended Anderson High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Prairie View College; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband of 52 years, Donald; and WHEREAS, With her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Brenda Foster has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and greatly benefited her fellow citizens, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments on this special milestone in her career; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brenda Foster on 50 years of service to the Texas Department of Insurance and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Foster as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.