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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1118
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay |
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tribute to one of its most beloved and valued staff members, |
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Betty Cotte, by naming her the 2009 legislative recipient of the |
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Betty King Public Service Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Betty Cotte is the administrative director in the |
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office of Senator Steve Ogden; known for handling her |
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responsibilities with dedication and skill, Betty is held in high |
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regard by the legislators and the many Capitol staff members with |
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whom she works; and |
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WHEREAS, After serving in upper-level management in |
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private industry for over 30 years, Betty joined Senator Ogden's |
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staff in 1996, while he was serving in the Texas House of |
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Representatives; as the senator's administrative director, Betty |
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holds a position that entails a wide range of responsibilities; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, She provides valuable administrative oversight of |
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the senator's Capitol and district offices and plays a major role |
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in helping to meet the needs and address the concerns of |
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constituents; she is also responsible for managing the senator's |
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schedule and is often in the position of answering the many |
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questions regarding the legislative process and various |
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political issues that are typically directed to a senator's |
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office; and |
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WHEREAS, Betty is known for her poise, her perseverance, |
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and her ability to consistently accomplish the mission before |
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her, no matter the uniqueness of the task or the challenges |
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entailed; her cheerful spirit, her ready smile, and her ability |
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to maintain composure, even in the midst of chaos, endear her to |
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all who know and work with her; and |
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WHEREAS, She is an impressive administrator who is highly |
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respected for her work ethic, her professionalism, her positive |
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attitude, and her loyalty and integrity, and she is most |
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deserving of her selection for the Betty King Public Service |
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Award; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Betty Cotte |
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for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations to her on earning the 2009 Betty King Public |
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Service 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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Jackson |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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 June 1, 2009. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |