TITLE: Congratulating Michael Knowles of Fort Worth on his retirement from the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Michael Knowles of Fort Worth on his retirement from the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Michael Knowles of Fort Worth is retiring from the Audit Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on April 28, 2017, drawing to a close a decade and a half of exemplary service; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of Bentley College, where he earned a bachelor's degree with honors in accounting, Mr. Knowles began his career with the state comptroller's office as an auditor in the Odessa field office; he subsequently worked for two years at the revenue processing center in Euless before joining the Fort Worth field office; and WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Knowles more time to spend with his beloved family, including his wife, Von, and their 4 children and 10 grandchildren, and to indulge in his favorite leisure activity, fishing; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's commitment to the highest standards of his profession has greatly benefited his fellow citizens and earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Knowles on the occasion of his retirement from the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Knowles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Goldman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 796 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House