SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Elizabeth Noel Harwerth on her appointment to the Order of the British Empire by King Charles III of the United Kingdom; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is bestowed biannually by the monarch of the United Kingdom upon eminent individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional service and contributions to society; Noel Harwerth has been recognized with this honor for her outstanding accomplishments and her dedicated service in the field of international trade; and

WHEREAS, A Laredo native, Noel Harwerth serves as chair of the UK Export Finance agency and is a member of the board of the UK Department of Business and Trade; she earned her undergraduate and juris doctor degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, and she has made many notable achievements over the course of her career in banking and trade; and

WHEREAS, Previously, Mrs. Harwerth served as chief operating officer of Citibank International PLC in London; she was appointed partnership director of the London Underground by the Government of the United Kingdom and was appointed to the board of the Tote and served as audit chair; and

WHEREAS, Highly respected for her leadership and expertise in administration and finance, Mrs. Harwerth currently serves on the boards of One Savings Bank and Scotia Bank Europe, and she has previously held roles on the boards of such influential banks and corporations as Standard Life, London Metals Exchange, and Bank of England; she is also a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers, chair of the UK chapter of Woman Corporate Directors, and a member of the International Women's Forum; and

WHEREAS, International trade plays a key role in creating a more peaceful global society, and through her diligence and strong leadership, Mrs. Harwerth has made significant contributions to the United Kingdom; she credits her upbringing and education in Laredo as the bedrock of her decades-long success in international business, and she and her fellow Texans may take pride in her many achievements and in the special recognition bestowed upon her with this exceptional honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Elizabeth Noel Harwerth on her appointment to the Order of the British Empire and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of 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.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on November 30, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate