TITLE: Honoring H. E. "Gene" Crump, Jr., on his retirement as deputy executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission.

SUMMARY: Honoring H. E. "Gene" Crump, Jr., on his retirement as deputy executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, H. E. "Gene" Crump, Jr., is retiring from his position as deputy executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission in May 2011, drawing to a close a notable career in public service that has spanned 35 years; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Mr. Crump earned master's degrees in financial management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and in strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College; and WHEREAS, In 1976, he joined the Department of the Navy, and during his distinguished 18-year tenure, he served as comptroller for three naval installations, developing and executing budgets in excess of $400 million; and WHEREAS, Mr. Crump went on to work as a budget analyst and budget officer with the Texas General Services Commission, where he was promoted to the position of fiscal division director in 1997; he later brought his wealth of knowledge and experience to the Texas Workforce Commission, and as deputy executive director, he has assisted with the day-to-day operations of the agency while directing the departments that provide core internal services, including finance, human resources management, and business operations; and WHEREAS, Gene Crump has demonstrated professionalism and dedication throughout his years with the Texas Workforce Commission, and he has earned the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to work with him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor H. E. "Gene" Crump, Jr., on his retirement as deputy executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Crump as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1890 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House