TITLE: Honoring El Paso County Auditor Edward Dion for his public service.

SUMMARY: Honoring El Paso County Auditor Edward Dion for his public service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of El Paso County benefit each day from the contributions of those public servants who greatly improve the quality of life in their communities through the fulfillment of their duties; and WHEREAS, Edward Dion was appointed to the position of El Paso County auditor in 1997, and over the course of his exemplary tenure, he has distinguished himself as the county's chief financial officer, investment officer, treasurer, and paymaster; Mr. Dion has worked in county government for more than three decades, and in fulfilling his duties, he has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the public; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso and a licensed CPA, Mr. Dion has served in a number of important capacities for the Texas Association of County Auditors and the Texas Association of Counties; moreover, he is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association and a government representative for the Accounting Department Advisory Committee at UTEP; and WHEREAS, Edward Dion has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to making El Paso County an even better place in which to live and work, and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor El Paso County Auditor Edward Dion for his efforts in behalf of his community 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. Dion as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1475 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House