SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 294

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lissa Smith for her 10 years of outstanding service as district director for State Senator Florence Shapiro; and

WHEREAS, A longtime community activist and Plano civic leader, Lissa Smith has contributed greatly to the betterment of the North Texas area with her dedication, her knowledge, and her proven ability to get things accomplished; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Lissa Smith has held leadership roles with numerous boards and organizations through the years, including the community college foundation board, the child protective services board, and the transportation bond committee; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Lissa Smith has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; she was named one of the "21 Leaders for the 21st Century" by Inside Collin County Business, and she has served as president of the Conner Harrington Republican Women; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Lissa Smith is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her work has had a positive impact on her community and her state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Lissa Smith on her outstanding service to the state as district director for State Senator Florence Shapiro and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate