By Laney                                              H.R. No. 1241
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, For 140 days every other year the personal lives of
 1-2     countless employees of the Texas house and related legislative
 1-3     service agencies come to a screeching halt as the regular session
 1-4     and pressing matters of state government loom largely on the
 1-5     horizon; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Few people who aren't actually employed in this line
 1-7     of work can truly understand the physical and emotional toll it
 1-8     takes on those who are; yet, while the demands are great, so too
 1-9     are its rewards, for as the legislative process unfolds before our
1-10     eyes, great steps are being taken to improve the lives of many
1-11     Texans and to enhance and preserve this great state for future
1-12     generations; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Among those on the front line of service are the
1-14     dedicated staff employed in members' offices, where each session
1-15     both seasoned veterans and relative newcomers to the State Capitol
1-16     contribute their time and energy to assist their bosses with their
1-17     legislative programs and address the needs of the citizens back
1-18     home; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Working more behind the scenes are the staff of
1-20     numerous legislative service agencies, including the State
1-21     Auditor's Office, the Legislative Budget Board, the Texas
1-22     Legislative Council, the Legislative Reference Library, and the
1-23     Sunset Advisory Commission, all of whom play an essential  role in
1-24     ensuring the success of every legislative session; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Though at this time of the year their bodies are
 2-2     tired, tempers are flaring, and families are stressed, legislative
 2-3     support staff are a resilient breed who enjoy the camaraderie of
 2-4     their peers in the trenches and wouldn't trade their jobs for any
 2-5     other in the world; today, the members of this chamber would like
 2-6     to honor all of these remarkable people who have made great
 2-7     sacrifices to be a part of the madness that is the legislative
 2-8     session; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-10     Legislature hereby commend all legislative employees and support
2-11     staff for their extraordinary efforts in behalf of the legislature
2-12     during this regular session and extend to them our heartfelt
2-13     appreciation for their selfless contributions to good government in
2-14     the Lone Star State.