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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1228
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize an outstanding public servant, Vatra Grace Solomon,
 1-5     who personifies all that is best in public service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Executive Assistant to Bill Ratliff for the
 1-7     past 13 years, Vatra has earned the respect of all who have
 1-8     had the privilege of working with her, both in the Capitol
 1-9     and in Senate District 1; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Vatra is widely regarded for her political
1-11     astuteness, and her wise counsel is sought by Senators and
1-12     staff members alike; her advice has been an invaluable asset
1-13     to many during the 77th Legislature; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Her many friends in the Senate can attest to
1-15     her wonderful sense of humor and her ability to tell a story
1-16     in true East Texas style; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A role model for young people entering public
1-18     service, Vatra has always displayed loyalty and dedication to
1-19     Bill Ratliff and a love for the Senate and its traditions; now,
1-20     therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-22     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Vatra Grace Solomon for
 2-1     being the first legislative recipient of the Betty King Public
 2-2     Service Award and commend her for her outstanding work in the
 2-3     Texas Senate; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Vatra
 2-5     as an expression of high esteem and respect from the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                    Lucio
 2-7           Armbrister           Gallegos            Shapiro
 2-8           Barrientos           Harris              Shapleigh
 2-9           Bernsen              Haywood             Sibley
2-10           Bivins               Jackson             Staples
2-11           Brown                Lindsay             Truan
2-12           Cain                 Madla               Van de Putte
2-13           Carona               Moncrief            Wentworth
2-14           Duncan               Nelson              West
2-15           Ellis                Ogden               Whitmire
2-16           Fraser                                   Zaffirini
2-17                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                          President of the Senate
2-20                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-21                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-22                                  on May 26, 2001.
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-25                                  ______________________________________
2-26                                           Member, Texas Senate