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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1264
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WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a |
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respected longtime staff member, Scott Caffey, by naming him the |
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2011 administrative recipient of the Betty King Public Service |
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Award; and |
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WHEREAS, The Committee Coordinator for the Senate, Scott |
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Caffey has served the Senate with honor and distinction for 18 |
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years and 11 months; over the course of his career, he has handled |
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his responsibilities with dedication and skill, and he is held in |
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high regard by the legislators and the many Capitol staff members |
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with whom he works; and |
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WHEREAS, Scott joined the Senate staff in 1992 and worked |
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for Senator Zaffirini with the Human Services Committee; in 2001, |
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he joined the staff of Senator Moncrief and served with the |
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Health and Human Services Committee; Scott became the Committee |
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Coordinator in January of 2003; in that capacity, he assists |
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committee clerks with the preparation of hearing notices, |
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committee reports, and meeting arrangements; he also is |
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responsible for scheduling and posting all legislative committee |
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hearings during sessions and interims; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, Scott is in charge of the public use |
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of the Senate chamber and committee rooms and is responsible for |
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coordinating the services of a sign language interpreter when |
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needed for committee hearings or other Senate-related |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Widely admired for his organizational skills and |
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efficiency, Scott plays a major role in helping to keep the |
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Senate committee procedures running smoothly, and due to his |
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imperturbable attitude and thorough understanding of the |
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legislative process and what is needed for timely scheduling, he |
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has become an invaluable asset to the Senate; and |
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WHEREAS, A role model for anyone in public service, Scott |
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is known for his wry humor, his professionalism, and his ability |
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to accomplish whatever mission is set before him; his high |
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standards and commitment to excellence represent the finest |
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qualities of this institution; and |
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WHEREAS, He is highly respected for his dedication, his |
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loyalty, and his positive attitude, and he is most deserving of |
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his selection for the Betty King Public Service Award; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Scott Caffey |
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for his outstanding service to the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations to him on earning a 2011 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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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Eltife |
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| Deuell |
Jackson |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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| Harris |
Rodriguez |
Zaffirini |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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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 30, 2011. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |