TITLE: Recognizing Regina L. Parker on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Regina L. Parker on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Regina L. Parker, who retired from the Texas Education Agency on December 31, 2016, after 29 years of exemplary state service; and WHEREAS, Regina Parker began her career with the state in 1988, when she joined the Texas Department of Commerce; she transferred to the Texas Department of Economic Development in 2001, and she continued her work with the department when it was moved in 2003 to the Office of the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism Division; and WHEREAS, In February of 2006, Regina accepted a position with the Texas Education Agency; for more than 10 years, she managed and coordinated the process for adopting State Board for Educator Certification rules; during her tenure with the agency, she filed more than 1,870 rule actions with the Texas Register; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Regina handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; she was respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas Education Agency will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Regina L. Parker on her many contributions to the state and extend to her best wishes in all 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. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 25, 2017.