Bill Text: TX HR66 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Michelle Thomas on her promotion to the position of executive director of financial analysis with AT&T in Dallas and honoring her for her many contributions to the San Antonio community.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-06-17 - Reported enrolled [HR66 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR66-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 66 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Michelle Thomas has been named executive director of | ||
| financial analysis for the AT&T corporate headquarters in Dallas; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica, Ms. Thomas moved with her family to | ||
| Texas in 1978, and in | ||
| 1995, she was sworn in as a naturalized U.S. | ||
| citizen; she became one of the first members of her family to | ||
| graduate from college when she earned her bachelor's degree in | ||
| accounting from The University of Texas at Austin; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This Certified Public Accountant began her career as | ||
| a tax auditor with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and she | ||
| went on to serve as tax manager in the state and local tax practice | ||
| of Ernst & Young; in 1997, she joined SBC as a corporate manager in | ||
| the tax organization, and three years later, she was appointed | ||
| executive director of the federal regulatory group; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Thomas has led the professional services | ||
| organization for AT&T's external and legislative affairs business | ||
| unit; as assistant vice president of external affairs for AT&T, she | ||
| has been responsible for legislative matters in Texas and for | ||
| community affairs in the San Antonio area; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A leader in her field, Ms. Thomas has been a mentor | ||
| for the Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation and a | ||
| member of the American Institute of CPAs, Texas Society of CPAs, and | ||
| the Board of Directors of the National Association of Black | ||
| Accountants; her exceptional work has earned her the title of One of | ||
| America's Top Women in Technology; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Thomas is also committed to working for the | ||
| benefit of others; in addition to serving on the board of the Girl | ||
| Scouts of America of Southwest Texas, the San Antonio Area | ||
| Foundation, and the United Negro College Fund Leadership Council, | ||
| she has been an active fund-raiser for the San Antonio Haven for | ||
| Hope homeless transformation center; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Her leadership roles include vice president for the | ||
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, director of audits for Jack and | ||
| Jill of America, and board member of HOPE worldwide Mid-Atlantic, | ||
| the Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce, and the South San Antonio | ||
| Chamber of Commerce; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Thomas has been supported in all of her | ||
| endeavors by a caring family that includes her husband, Major, and | ||
| their son; in her free time, she enjoys entertaining friends and | ||
| loved ones, traveling, playing golf, and running; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Michelle Thomas brings an impressive record of | ||
| experience and achievements to her new position, and she will | ||
| undoubtedly inspire her new colleagues and the people of North | ||
| Texas with her exceptional example of compassion and generosity; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Michelle | ||
| Thomas on her promotion to the position of executive director of | ||
| financial analysis with AT&T, honor her for her many contributions | ||
| to the San Antonio community, and extend to her sincere best wishes | ||
| for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Ms. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Menendez | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on June | ||
| 16, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
