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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1265
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WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a |
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beloved and respected longtime staff member, Reta Cooke, by |
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naming her a 2011 legislative recipient of the Betty King Public |
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Service Award; and |
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WHEREAS, The Executive Assistant in the office of Senator |
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Tommy Williams, Reta is known for handling her multifaceted |
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duties with enthusiasm, dedication, and efficiency, and she is |
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cherished by legislators and by her colleagues for treating all |
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who walk the Capitol halls with unfailing courtesy, warmth, and |
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graciousness; and |
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WHEREAS, After working in the House of Representatives for |
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19 years, Reta joined the Senate as part of Senator Williams's |
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staff in January of 2003 and has served with distinction in his |
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office for over eight years; as the senator's Executive |
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Assistant, she holds a position that entails a wide range of |
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responsibilities and puts her in daily contact with the public; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has a |
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well-established reputation for carrying out her duties in a |
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flawless manner; she performs highly responsible administrative |
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work and is known for using her initiative to handle the complex |
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work in the office and for her reliable judgment; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary Senate employee, Reta is noted for |
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her poise, her cheerful spirit, and her ready smile, and her |
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ability to maintain composure, even in the midst of chaos, |
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endears her to all who know and work with her; and |
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WHEREAS, Reta has now served the state for 27 years and |
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four months; she is a valuable team leader who is highly |
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respected for her loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, and |
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she is most deserving of her selection for the Betty King Public |
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Service Award; now, 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 Reta Cooke |
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for her commendable service to the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations to her 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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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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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________________________________ |
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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 |