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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1234
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the Houston |
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Chapter of the Association of Women in Computing in paying tribute |
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to Donece Knudsen, who has been selected as one of the Top Houston |
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Women in Technology; and |
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WHEREAS, Twenty-four distinguished women have been chosen |
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for a 2007 Leadership in Technology Award by the Houston Chapter |
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of the Association of Women in Computing; the women will receive |
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this prestigious award at a gala dinner and reception held in |
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their honor on June 9; and |
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WHEREAS, This award recognizes women who have excelled in |
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the field of technology and have contributed greatly to their |
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companies, their peers, and their community through their |
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outstanding leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Donece Knudsen is an IT leader and project manager |
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for Shell Exploration and Production Company with 24 years of |
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experience; she has held positions in oil and gas companies, as |
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well as in the financial community; she is experienced in |
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applications development and support, infrastructure support, |
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and project management and is recognized by her colleagues for |
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her strong mentoring skills; and |
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WHEREAS, She is highly respected for her dedication to her |
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work in her profession and is an inspiration to women across our |
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state who wish to excel in the field of technology and enhance |
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their professional development; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend Donece Knudsen on her skills |
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and expertise and extend congratulations to her on her selection |
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as one of the Top Houston Women in Technology and on earning a |
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Leadership in Technology Award; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Patrick |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 28, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |