H.R. No. 665
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jean Patterson, executive director of the Texas
  Surplus Lines Association, is celebrating her 40th anniversary with
  the organization in April 2021; and
         WHEREAS, The TSLA is a trade association of surplus lines
  brokerage and underwriting professionals, and Ms. Patterson joined
  the staff in 1981 as an administrative aide; she went on to become
  executive administrator, and since 1997, she has served as the
  association's executive director; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of her remarkable 24-year tenure as
  executive director, Ms. Patterson has managed the TSLA's daily
  operations, including overseeing the association's committees and
  quarterly board meetings and producing the "Purple Book," its
  annual membership roster and product guide; in addition, since
  joining the TSLA staff, she has planned annual and mid-year
  meetings for the group in Texas and across the nation; and
         WHEREAS, A leader in her profession, Ms. Patterson has also
  been active with the Austin Association of Insurance Professionals
  since 1993, and she has co-chaired the Community Service Committee
  for many years; in addition, she is a member of the Texas Society of
  Association Executives, the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas,
  and the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Patterson enjoys the love
  and support of her husband, Mike, and her three children, Megan,
  Mari Beth, and Michael; and
         WHEREAS, Jean Patterson's dedication, hard work, and
  commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the TSLA and earned
  her the admiration and appreciation of its members, and she may take
  great pride in her record of achievement as she celebrates this
  milestone in her career; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Jean Patterson on her 40th
  anniversary with the Texas Surplus Lines Association and extend to
  her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Patterson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Wu
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 665 was adopted by the House on April
  23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House