2023S0096-1 02/06/23
By: Schwertner S.R. No. 152
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jennifer Jones on nearly 30 years of outstanding
service as a member of the Sunset Advisory Commission and on her
recent retirement as executive director; and
WHEREAS, The Sunset Commission was established in 1977 as
a legislative advisory body to address the operations and
efficiency of Texas state agencies; Jennifer Jones has been a
valued member of the commission for nearly three decades and has
been an exemplar of responsibility and integrity in all aspects
of her service; Jennifer's commitment to excellence set a high
standard for producing essential documents to enable the
commission to carry out its objectives; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer's uncompromising work ethic and astute
judgment prompted her appointment as executive director of the
Sunset Advisory Commission, where she hired and managed some 30
staff members; under her direction, the commission conducted
reviews to evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of
state agencies and to ensure that agencies functioned according
to established standards of excellence; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as executive director, Jennifer
oversaw the research and review staff that prepared reports, and
she supported the Sunset Advisory Commission in its
determinations with respect to state agencies; she will continue
to work for all Texans in her new role at the Texas General Land
Office, where she will serve as senior advisor to the
commissioner and as deputy director of government relations;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Jennifer Jones on her distinguished
tenure of service with the Sunset Advisory Commission and extend
to her best wishes for success in all of her future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.