SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Sheryl Pace, who is retiring as a senior analyst for   school finance after nearly five decades of outstanding service   at the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association; and          WHEREAS, Sheryl Pace began her tenure with the Texas   Taxpayers and Research Association in 1976, and as the   organization celebrates its 51st anniversary in 2025, she is   concluding her 49th year in the office; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and distinguished   career in public policy, Sheryl Pace has emerged as one of the   state's foremost authorities on school finance and its   intersection with property taxation, and she has provided   invaluable insight and guidance to legislators, policy   organizations, and generations of Capitol staffers; and           WHEREAS, Her expertise culminated in the authorship of An   Introduction to School Finance in Texas, now in its sixth   edition, which earned the prestigious Most Effective Education   Award from the Governmental Research Association and continues   to serve as a foundational resource for understanding the complex   school finance system; and           WHEREAS, Sheryl Pace's contributions have profoundly   shaped the discourse and development of education funding policy   and school tax rates in Texas, and her mentorship and leadership   have left an enduring legacy among analysts and advocates across   the state; and          WHEREAS, Her retirement marks the conclusion of a career   defined by intellectual rigor, public service, and anunwavering   commitment to the betterment of Texas education and fiscal   policy; and           WHEREAS, As Sheryl embarks on a new chapter, she plans to   enjoy well-earned time with her husband, children, and   grandchildren, and she leaves behind a legacy of excellence,   humor, friendship, and dedication at the Texas Taxpayers and   Research Association; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Sheryl Pace on   her exemplary service to the Lone Star State and on her unmatched   contributions to school finance policy and extend to her   congratulations and best wishes for a joyful and fulfilling   retirement; and, be it further           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on September 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate