2023S0510-1 11/13/23
 
  By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 37
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Elizabeth Noel Harwerth on her appointment to the Order
  of the British Empire by King Charles III of the United Kingdom;
  and
         WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is bestowed biannually by
  the monarch of the United Kingdom upon eminent individuals who
  have distinguished themselves through their exceptional service
  and contributions to society; Noel Harwerth has been recognized
  with this honor for her outstanding accomplishments and her
  dedicated service in the field of international trade; and
         WHEREAS, A Laredo native, Noel Harwerth serves as chair of
  the UK Export Finance agency and is a member of the board of the
  UK Department of Business and Trade; she earned her undergraduate
  and juris doctor degrees from The University of Texas at Austin,
  and she has made many notable achievements over the course of her
  career in banking and trade; and
         WHEREAS, Previously, Mrs. Harwerth served as chief
  operating officer of Citibank International PLC in London; she
  was appointed partnership director of the London Underground by
  the Government of the United Kingdom and was appointed to the
  board of the Tote and served as audit chair; and
         WHEREAS, Highly respected for her leadership and expertise
  in administration and finance, Mrs. Harwerth currently serves on
  the boards of One Savings Bank and Scotia Bank Europe, and she has
  previously held roles on the boards of such influential banks and
  corporations as Standard Life, London Metals Exchange, and Bank
  of England; she is also a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of
  International Bankers, chair of the UK chapter of Woman Corporate
  Directors, and a member of the International Women's Forum; and
         WHEREAS, International trade plays a key role in creating
  a more peaceful global society, and through her diligence and
  strong leadership, Mrs. Harwerth has made significant
  contributions to the United Kingdom; she credits her upbringing
  and education in Laredo as the bedrock of her decades-long
  success in international business, and she and her fellow Texans
  may take pride in her many achievements and in the special
  recognition bestowed upon her with this exceptional honor; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Elizabeth Noel
  Harwerth on her appointment to the Order of the British Empire
  and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in
  all of her endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.