SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission for its
  dedicated service to the State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, The Sunset Advisory Commission was created by
  the Texas Legislature in 1977 to increase government
  accountability and efficiency; the commission was formed
  during a time when widespread public concern over the
  expanding power of federal and state agencies led to the
  formation of a state accountability and assessment agency that
  would provide a way for legislatures to monitor the need for
  and value of state programs and bureaucracies; and
         WHEREAS, Over the years, the Sunset Advisory Commission's
  reviews of state agencies have had a tremendous positive effect on
  public policy in the Lone Star State; the commission's staff has
  received well-deserved recognition and accolades for its hard work
  and commitment to excellence, including the National Legislative
  Program Evaluation Society's Impact Award in 2019 and 2021; and
         WHEREAS, The Sunset Commission staff is headed by Brian
  Francis, acting director; Steven Ogle, deputy director and general
  counsel; Trisha Linebarger, director of business operations; Kay
  Wilson, assistant director of operations; Emily Johnson, review
  director; Erick Fajardo, review director; Robert Romig, review
  director; and Janet Wood, office manager; and staffed by Andy
  McConnell, Anthony Ellis, Austin Oliver, Carl Perry, Chris Keslar,
  Darren McDivitt, Elizabeth Jones, Katherina Wierschke, Katherine
  Durain, Lauren Ames, Monica Hernandez, Rachel Gandy, Sadie Smeck,
  Sarah Gruen, Senaida San Miguel, and Will Bucknall; and
         WHEREAS, These public servants have fulfilled their many
  responsibilities on the Sunset Advisory Commission with due
  diligence and integrity, and they are truly deserving of special
  recognition for their invaluable contributions to the
  legislative oversight of Texas state agencies and for their
  faithful service to the people of Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the
  distinguished staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission for their
  outstanding service to the State of Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 11, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate