SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 811

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Seth Rau for his outstanding service to Senator Peter P. Flores during the 86th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Seth Rau is the director of Legislative Affairs and Strategic Partnerships for the San Antonio Independent School District; his service entails working with state and federal legislators, advocates, partners, and foundations to determine how the district can improve the lives of students; and

WHEREAS, Prior to moving to Texas, Seth served as the policy director at Nevada Succeeds, an organization he helped establish with the aim of improving Nevada schools through increasing the involvement of the business community; as the organization's director, he played a significant role in passing 25 key education reforms during the state's 2015 legislative session; and

WHEREAS, Seth is a trusted advisor to the leadership of the San Antonio school system, and his expertise has been a true asset in the crafting of sound public policy that will improve the lives of citizens throughout the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Seth Rau on his many accomplishments and his invaluable assistance to Senator Flores during the legislative session and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Flores

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate