SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 635

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Howie Richey for his many years of service with the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling at the Texas Senate; and

WHEREAS, During his service over the course of four decades, Mr. Richey has helped facilitate the production of innumerable proclamations, resolutions, and bills through his work as a proofreader, team leader, and supervisor in the proofreading department; and

WHEREAS, He has served the Senate during 14 regular sessions and many special sessions under the leadership of four engrossing and enrolling clerks, three secretaries of the senate, and six lieutenant governors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Richey is extremely loyal to the Senate, and he dedicates his time in numerous ways to help ensure departmental success; he has a great eye for detail, and he enjoys training new staff members who are employed during legislative sessions; he is also of great assistance in planning office events; he is a veteran of both the Senate spoon band and the Senate choir; and

WHEREAS, Howie Richey is a beloved member of the Engrossing and Enrolling staff who is known for his broad smile and his positive spirit, as well as his penchant for outrageous bowties; he is respected and admired by many, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his years of dedicated service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Howie Richey on his exemplary service in the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 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 27, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate