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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The successful operation of the Texas House of |
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Representatives during the 81st legislative session has been |
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greatly aided by the dedicated work of House Parliamentarian Denise |
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Davis; and |
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WHEREAS, Appointed to the position in 2004, Ms. Davis has |
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ably handled her duties of guiding the speaker and members through |
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the daily activities of the legislative session and advising them |
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about legal and parliamentary options on a wide variety of matters; |
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she is assisted in carrying out the functions of her office by |
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assistant parliamentarians Shannon Wiggins and David Hanna as well |
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as assistant to the parliamentarian Jan Meinscher; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Davis, a graduate of The University of Texas |
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School of Law, has previously served as director of and counsel to |
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the Texas Judicial Council, as general counsel for the Lieutenant |
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Governor's Office, as house deputy parliamentarian, and as an |
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attorney with the Texas Legislative Council; and |
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WHEREAS, The conscientious efforts of this esteemed |
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professional have ably supported the members of this chamber |
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throughout this regular session, and her service is truly |
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appreciated; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend House Parliamentarian Denise Davis and |
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her staff for their exemplary work and extend to them best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Davis and her staff as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Geren |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2962 was adopted by the House on June |
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1, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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