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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 568
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Howie Richey, who is retiring from the Engrossing and |
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Enrolling Department and bringing to a close many years of |
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exceptional service to the Texas Senate; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and highly regarded staff member, Howie |
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was first hired by the E & E Department in 1975 as a temporary |
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session employee; during a career that has spanned more than four |
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decades, he has been an indispensable asset to the Senate in his |
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positions as proofreader, proofing team leader, proofreading |
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supervisor, and legal editor; in each of the positions in which |
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he has served, he has been noted for his sharp eye for detail, |
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strong work ethic, and unflappable demeanor in the face of |
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challenging deadlines; and |
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WHEREAS, Howie has played an integral role in the |
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production of countless proclamations, resolutions, and bills |
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during 17 regular sessions and many special sessions; he has |
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witnessed sweeping changes in public policy and in office |
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technology, and he was among those longtime staff members who |
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transitioned into the new office at the Capitol Extension after |
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its completion; and |
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WHEREAS, Howie is known for his keen interest in state |
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government and its processes and for his fierce loyalty to his |
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colleagues who serve at the Senate; throughout his employment, he |
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has given generously of his time to plan office events, and he has |
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been a key participant in such groups as the Senate Spoon Band and |
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the Senate choir; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his positive attitude and friendly |
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nature and famous for his quirky yet classy fashion sense, Howie |
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Richey is a treasured member of the Texas Senate family, and his |
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presence in the Engrossing and Enrolling Department will be |
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greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Howie Richey on his successful |
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career and his valuable contributions to the Texas Senate and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes in all his future endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Eckhardt |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 31, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |