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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 722
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in |
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honoring a highly respected longtime staff member, Kelvin Bass, |
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by naming him the 2025 legislative recipient of the Betty King |
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Public Service Award; and |
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WHEREAS, For 25 years, Kelvin Bass has served the Senate |
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with honor and distinction as a valued staff member in the office |
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of Senator Royce West; over the course of his career, he has |
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handled his various responsibilities with diligence and |
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dedication, and he is held in highest regard by the legislators |
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and the many Capitol staff members with whom he works; and |
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WHEREAS, Kelvin joined the office of Senator West in |
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November of 1999, and since that time, he has contributed |
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immeasurably to the Texas Legislature; in his role as press |
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secretary and senior legislative aide to Senator West, he is |
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noted for his expertise, prudent judgment, and uncompromising |
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work ethic; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Kelvin has been |
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instrumental in the creation of sound public policy that has |
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benefited the people of Texas; his extensive knowledge in areas |
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of criminal justice, public safety, and transportation issues |
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has informed his development of impactful legislation relating |
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to wrongful convictions, identity misuse, and deferred |
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adjudication; in addition, his legislative experience and acumen |
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and his thorough understanding of media management have made him |
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an invaluable asset to the senator's office; and |
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WHEREAS, Among his numerous professional accomplishments, |
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Mr. Bass helped to streamline the state's system for managing |
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vehicle inspection and registration documentation, and he |
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crafted important legislation regarding the collection, storage, |
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and processing of DNA evidence; his comprehensive legislation |
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relating to law enforcement's use of body-worn cameras is in |
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application across the state, and he has made Texans safer |
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through such efforts as the creation of an industry-specific |
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statewide electronic reporting system and ending the use of |
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temporary paper license plates on vehicles; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary legislative staff member, Kelvin |
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Bass is a role model for anyone in public service, and he is |
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admired and respected for his strength of character and his |
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unwavering loyalty to the Texas Senate; his high standards, |
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integrity, and commitment to excellence represent the finest |
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qualities of this institution, and the Texas Senate takes pride |
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in recognizing him with a 2025 Betty King Public Service Award; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Kelvin Bass |
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for his outstanding service to the Texas Senate and |
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congratulations on earning a 2025 Betty King Public Service |
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Award; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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| Alvarado |
Hagenbuch |
Middleton |
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| Bettencourt |
Hancock |
Miles |
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| Birdwell |
Hinojosa of Hidalgo |
Nichols |
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| Blanco |
Hinojosa of Nueces |
Parker |
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| Creighton |
Johnson |
Schwertner |
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| Gutierrez |
Menéndez |
Zaffirini |
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Patrick, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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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 2, 2025. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |