2025S0468-1 08/08/25     By: West S.R. No. 92       SENATE RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Annette Holmes, who is retiring from her role as senior   analyst for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after 31   years with the office, which concludes her 46 years of   outstanding service to the State of Texas; and          WHEREAS, A native of Texas and a graduate of Bishop   College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in business   education, Annette Holmes began her career in public service with   a clear commitment to effective government, sound policymaking,   and the well-being of the people of Texas; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Annette Holmes has   served in a wide range of positions across state and local   government; as executive director of the Legislative Black   Caucus, she played a key role in policy development, constituent   advocacy, and advancing legislative priorities on behalf of   underrepresented communities; and          WHEREAS, Annette brought her insight and experience to the   Texas Senate and served as a senior staff member in the offices of   multiple legislators, including state senator Royce West and   former state senators Rodney Ellis and Frank Tejeda; she also   served with distinction on the staff of Travis County   Commissioner Hank Gonzalez and continued to contribute to   effective governance and public outreach at the local level; and          WHEREAS, During her more than three decades at the Office   of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Annette served as a senior   analyst and applied her knowledge of state operations and finance   to advance transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the   effective use of public resources; her deep institutional   knowledge and dedication to excellence made her a valued   colleague and a trusted voice within the agency; and          WHEREAS, In addition to her professional achievements,   Annette has remained active in her local community through her   faithful service as a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church as well   as through her participation in such events and charitable   organizations as the American Cancer Society's East Austin Relay   for Life and the Sisters Network; and          WHEREAS, Annette Holmes has earned the respect and   admiration of colleagues, community leaders, and all who have had   the privilege to work alongside her, and her unwavering   commitment to service in all aspects of her life sets a shining   example for future generations of public servants; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Annette Holmes   on her valuable contributions to the Lone Star State and extend   to her congratulations on her retirement and best wishes for the   future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.