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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1074
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WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a |
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treasured staff member, Elizabeth "Bitsy" Rice, by naming her the |
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2015 legislative recipient of the Betty King Public Service |
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Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Bitsy Rice joined Senator Nelson's staff in 2009; |
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she serves as the senator's scheduler, a position that entails a |
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wide variety of responsibilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for her kindness and her gracious manner, |
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Bitsy is beloved by her colleagues, and during her six years of |
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employment, she has served the Senate with distinction; Bitsy |
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handles her responsibilities with dedication and skill, and she |
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is held in highest regard by legislators and by staff members |
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throughout the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, She is a true team leader who approaches her |
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duties with a positive attitude and a cheerful spirit; during the |
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2015 session, she has given invaluable assistance to the novice |
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schedulers in other Senate offices by helping them to understand |
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the details of the scheduling process and the scope of their |
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responsibilities; she addressed their concerns with respect and |
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the utmost patience, and she became a cherished mentor who helped |
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them to gain confidence in facing the challenges of their new |
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positions; and |
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WHEREAS, A role model for anyone in public service, Bitsy |
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is known for her warm and genial personality and her ability to |
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accomplish whatever mission is set before her; her high standards |
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and commitment to excellence represent the finest qualities of |
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this institution; and |
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WHEREAS, Bitsy's ready smile and her ability to maintain |
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composure, even in the midst of the turmoil of a legislative |
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session, endear her to all who know and work with her; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend to Elizabeth "Bitsy" Rice sincere |
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appreciation for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations on earning a 2015 Betty King Public Service |
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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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| Bettencourt |
Hall |
Rodríguez |
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| Birdwell |
Hinojosa |
Schwertner |
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| Campbell |
Huffman |
Taylor of Galveston |
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| Creighton |
Kolkhorst |
Taylor of Collin |
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Patrick, 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, 2015. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |