By Uher                                               H.R. No. 1006

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Sharon Carter has distinguished herself as a

 1-2     dedicated public servant and valued employee of the Texas House of

 1-3     Representatives, and it is indeed fitting at this time to recognize

 1-4     her for her many contributions to the success of this body; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, This legislative session marks Ms. Carter's first as

 1-6     chief clerk of the house, and her astute and diligent stewardship

 1-7     of the logistics of lawmaking have ensured the integrity and

 1-8     security of the thousands of documents that move through this

 1-9     chamber during the course of the session; and

1-10           WHEREAS, In addition to her responsibilities as chief clerk,

1-11     Ms. Carter has also served as assistant house parliamentarian since

1-12     the 71st legislative session, and her mastery of this difficult

1-13     body of knowledge has made her an indispensable asset to members of

1-14     the house; in addition to her many other duties, she deftly

1-15     organizes new member orientation each session and also played an

1-16     integral role in organizing this session's successful Speaker's Day

1-17     celebration; and

1-18           WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,

1-19     Ms. Carter was first employed by the legislature as a

1-20     sergeant-at-arms, but her keen intelligence and ability were

1-21     quickly noted, and since that time she has enjoyed similar success

1-22     in a number of positions with the legislature; and

1-23           WHEREAS, The members of the house of representatives are well

1-24     aware of both the challenging work environment of the legislative

 2-1     session and the crucial importance of accuracy and efficiency in

 2-2     the preparation of our legislation, and Ms. Carter's exemplary

 2-3     efforts in our behalf have earned her our heartfelt admiration and

 2-4     gratitude; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby honor Sharon Carter for her outstanding service

 2-7     as chief clerk of the house of representatives and assistant house

 2-8     parliamentarian and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued

 2-9     success and happiness in all her endeavors; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Ms. Carter as an expression of high regard by the

2-12     Texas House of Representatives.