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This resolution recognizes Tim Lee for his 21-year tenure working with the Texas Legislature, specifically highlighting his role as the executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) since 2004. The resolution commends Lee's extensive work in advocating for educators' benefits, including his efforts to protect the Teacher Retirement System's defined benefit pension plan, develop a pension trust fund, reduce healthcare costs, and secure cost-of-living adjustments. It also notes his federal-level advocacy, particularly his support for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), which aimed to repeal certain pension-related provisions. With over 25 years of experience in public pension policy, Lee is praised for his passionate leadership, participation in legislative panels and conferences, and his significant contributions to supporting Texas educators. The resolution formally congratulates Lee on his 21st anniversary of working with the Texas Legislature and orders an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.