SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lori Ann Vogel, who is retiring from the Texas Lottery Commission on April 30, 2013, after more than 29 years of outstanding service to the state; and

WHEREAS, Lori began her career in state service in 1984 as an employee with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, where she worked for 16 years; she joined the Texas Lottery Commission in 2000 and is retiring from her position as claims and payment supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she has been noted for her superior organizational skills and her management and administrative expertise; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; she has played a critical role in the administration of the agency's claims and payment program, and she has worked diligently to maintain the agency's high standards of security and integrity; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, she is respected and admired by her colleagues, and her presence at the Texas Lottery Commission will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Lori Ann Vogel on her exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Texas Lottery Commission and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her 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.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 18, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate