TITLE: Recognizing Bob Reynolds on the occasion of his retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Bob Reynolds on the occasion of his retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Bob Reynolds, who is retiring after 17 years of exceptional service with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts; and WHEREAS, Bob Reynolds joined the comptroller's office in 1978; he served for several years in the Inheritance Tax Division before transferring to the Revenue Accounting Division; he then transferred to Tax Assistance and served on the Minerals Tax team for five years before moving in 1990 to Montana, where he ran a ranch and taught at the University of Montana; he later taught school in Houston for 11 years; and WHEREAS, In 2006, he returned to the comptroller's office, where he has made many friends over the years and is known for his versatility and his expertise in a variety of fields; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career in the comptroller's office, Bob Reynolds has handled his responsibilities with exceptional skill and dedication; in addition to his work on behalf of the state, he has many hobbies and is a talented musician who has played in prominent bands and has performed custom work on band instruments; and WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, Bob Reynolds is known for his good humor and his engaging personality; he is beloved and respected by his colleagues, and his presence in the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Bob Reynolds on his productive career with the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts and on his many contributions to our state and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 2011.