SR686 - Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the exemplary service of Secretary of the Senate   Patsy Spaw and her outstanding staff, whose dedication,   professionalism, and tireless efforts are vital to the success   of the legislative process; and            WHEREAS, Secretary Patsy Spaw has long served the State of   Texas with distinction, providing steady leadership and an   uncompromising commitment to excellence that sets a high   standard for public service in the Texas Senate; her perfect   attendance record during legislative sessions throughout the   years is a testament to her faithful and unwavering dedication   to the Senate, and in addition to her official duties as   secretary, she has long devoted her time and energy to serving   as a leader and esteemed member of the National Conference of   State Legislatures; and            WHEREAS, Supporting Secretary Spaw is a team of Senate   officers and department directors and their staffs who   contribute immeasurably to the smooth functioning of the   chamber; these individuals include Mark Garcia, Auditor;   Nicole Albers, Calendar Clerk; Rebecca McAdoo, Assistant   Calendar Clerk; Patience Worrel, Enrolling Clerk; Jeff Hedges,   Assistant Enrolling Clerk; Lourdes Litchfield, Journal Clerk;   Michelle Hill, Assistant Journal Clerk; Jill Turetsky,   Director of Media Services; Michelle Fultz, Payroll Officer;   Delicia Sams, Director of Human Resources; Joe Calvo, Senate   Postmaster; Mike Campbell, Director of Publications and   Printing; Laura Winsheimer, Director of Purchasing and Supply;   David Mauzy, Director of Senate Research; Austin Osborn,   Sergeant-at-Arms; Matt Peabody, Doorkeeper; Briana Hernandez,   Office Manager; Greg Gaitan, Director of Support Services;   Monica Partida, Director of Staff Services; in addition, key   Senate staff members such as Nanci Longoria and Lauren   Williams, Administrative Assistants to Secretary Spaw; Scott   Caffey, Committee Coordinator; Jessica Flynn, Messengers   Supervisor; Amanda Bookout, Travel Coordinator; Dante Hill,   Manager and Executive Chef of the Lieutenant Governor's   Reception Room; and Anthony Hernandez, Supervisor of the Senate   Porters, have each played important roles in ensuring the   Senate runs effectively and efficiently; and            WHEREAS, The Senate also recognizes with deep   appreciation the many other staff members in each Senate   department, whose hard work, diligence, and behind-the-scenes   efforts have been indispensable to the operations of the Texas   Senate; and          WHEREAS, Together, Secretary Spaw and her devoted team   uphold the most honorable ideals of public service and embody   the spirit of cooperation, excellence, and integrity that   defines the Texas Senate; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby honor Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw   and her entire staff for their many valuable contributions to   the legislative process and commend them on their loyal and   continued service to the State of Texas; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   Secretary Spaw and her staff as an expression of highest regard   and gratitude from the Texas Senate.     Zaffirini       Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez   Bettencourt Hall Middleton   Birdwell Hancock Miles   Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols   Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Parker   Cook Huffman Paxton   Creighton Hughes Perry   Eckhardt Johnson Schwertner   Flores King Sparks   Gutierrez Kolkhorst West     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate