TITLE: Recognizing Jennifer Jones on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jennifer Jones on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
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.