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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the exemplary service of Secretary of the Senate |
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Patsy Spaw and her outstanding staff, whose dedication, |
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professionalism, and tireless efforts are vital to the success |
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of the legislative process; and |
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WHEREAS, Secretary Patsy Spaw has long served the State of |
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Texas with distinction, providing steady leadership and an |
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uncompromising commitment to excellence that sets a high |
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standard for public service in the Texas Senate; her perfect |
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attendance record during legislative sessions throughout the |
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years is a testament to her faithful and unwavering dedication |
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to the Senate, and in addition to her official duties as |
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secretary, she has long devoted her time and energy to serving |
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as a leader and esteemed member of the National Conference of |
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State Legislatures; and |
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WHEREAS, Supporting Secretary Spaw is a team of Senate |
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officers and department directors and their staffs who |
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contribute immeasurably to the smooth functioning of the |
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chamber; these individuals include Mark Garcia, Auditor; |
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Nicole Albers, Calendar Clerk; Rebecca McAdoo, Assistant |
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Calendar Clerk; Patience Worrel, Enrolling Clerk; Jeff Hedges, |
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Assistant Enrolling Clerk; Lourdes Litchfield, Journal Clerk; |
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Michelle Hill, Assistant Journal Clerk; Jill Turetsky, |
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Director of Media Services; Michelle Fultz, Payroll Officer; |
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Delicia Sams, Director of Human Resources; Joe Calvo, Senate |
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Postmaster; Mike Campbell, Director of Publications and |
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Printing; Laura Winsheimer, Director of Purchasing and Supply; |
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David Mauzy, Director of Senate Research; Austin Osborn, |
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Sergeant-at-Arms; Matt Peabody, Doorkeeper; Briana Hernandez, |
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Office Manager; Greg Gaitan, Director of Support Services; |
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Monica Partida, Director of Staff Services; in addition, key |
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Senate staff members such as Nanci Longoria and Lauren |
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Williams, Administrative Assistants to Secretary Spaw; Scott |
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Caffey, Committee Coordinator; Jessica Flynn, Messengers |
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Supervisor; Amanda Bookout, Travel Coordinator; Dante Hill, |
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Manager and Executive Chef of the Lieutenant Governor's |
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Reception Room; and Anthony Hernandez, Supervisor of the Senate |
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Porters, have each played important roles in ensuring the |
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Senate runs effectively and efficiently; and |
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WHEREAS, The Senate also recognizes with deep |
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appreciation the many other staff members in each Senate |
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department, whose hard work, diligence, and behind-the-scenes |
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efforts have been indispensable to the operations of the Texas |
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Senate; and |
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WHEREAS, Together, Secretary Spaw and her devoted team |
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uphold the most honorable ideals of public service and embody |
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the spirit of cooperation, excellence, and integrity that |
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defines the Texas Senate; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw |
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and her entire staff for their many valuable contributions to |
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the legislative process and commend them on their loyal and |
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continued service to the State of Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Secretary Spaw and her staff as an expression of highest regard |
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and gratitude from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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| Alvarado |
Hagenbuch |
Menéndez |
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| Bettencourt |
Hall |
Middleton |
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| Blanco |
Hinojosa of Hidalgo |
Nichols |
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| Campbell |
Hinojosa of Nueces |
Parker |
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| Eckhardt |
Johnson |
Schwertner |
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Patrick, President of the Senate |
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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, 2025. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |