78R17341 JHS-D

By:  Brown of Kaufman                                             H.R. No. 1477


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 140 days of each odd-numbered year, dedicated staffers of the legislative community put their personal lives and state holidays on hold to support the work of the Texas Legislature in behalf of the citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, During the 78th Legislative Session, the successful operation of the Texas House of Representatives has been greatly enhanced by the commendable efforts of many outstanding legislative employees, some who are new to the process and some who are seasoned veterans who give generously of their time and talents to prepare their new coworkers for the rigors of session and all it entails; and WHEREAS, These hardworking individuals include members of the Chief Clerk's Office, the journal clerk, House Video/Audio Services, the Texas Legislative Council, and all employees who assist in duties on the house floor; the house sergeants are due special praise, not only for performing their vital duties, but also for enduring the sergeant's uniforms for the duration of the legislative session; and WHEREAS, All those who have devoted long hours of hard work to assisting house members in the day-to-day operations of this chamber are worthy of special recognition and some well-deserved sleep, and the members of the house are proud to extend their gratitude to these essential staffers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature commend all employees who assist legislators in duties on the house floor for their dedication to the Texas house and their service to the State of Texas.