SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 635

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sylvia Kay Daves of the Texas Workforce Commission for her 50 years of exceptional service to the state; and

WHEREAS, Sylvia Daves began her career in state service on April 21, 1967, as a member of the stenographic pool at the Texas Employment Commission; she was quickly promoted to administrative technician at the request of Commissioner Joe D. Gunn; and

WHEREAS, She went on to serve under several commissioners representing labor, and after TEC became the Texas Workforce Commission, she eventually worked as a project administrative technician with the Integrated Enrollment and Services Project; since 1999, she has served as an administrative assistant in the Grant Administration department; and

WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has handled her many responsibilities with efficiency, dedication, and scrupulous attention to detail; she is known for her versatility and support of her co-workers, as well as for her willingness to take the initiative to further the mission of the agency; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, she is respected and admired by her colleagues, and it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for her commitment to public service; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Sylvia Kay Daves on 50 years of outstanding service to the people of Texas 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, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate