81R36347 JGH-F By: Riddle H.R. No. 2729 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to honor Katherine Butler for her outstanding work as an intern in the office of State Representative Debbie Riddle; and WHEREAS, Katherine Butler possesses the rare ability to be completely at ease with individuals from every walk of life, and she is as adept at dealing with outspoken personalities as she is at drawing out more reserved individuals; throughout the session, no matter how crowded or crazy the office became, she was unfailingly gracious and welcoming of visitors; time and again, legislative staffers had a bad day turned around by a conversation with this relentlessly perky young woman; and WHEREAS, Ms. Butler's warmth and vivacity were more than matched by her effectiveness at whatever job she undertook; she was consistently reliable in dealing with research and constituent correspondence; indeed, apart from her uncharacteristic defeat by the LMS Bill Tracking System and her inexplicable affinity for McDonald's, she was one of the all-time stars in the office, making her a shoo-in for taking over if the chief of staff had proven unable to complete his reign and setting the bar very high for future interns; and WHEREAS, Despite her unique ability to summon inclement weather repeatedly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, her coworkers forecast nothing but blue skies ahead for this talented Texan; now a bona fide college graduate, Katherine Butler will continue to win the affection and admiration of all who are privileged to work with her in the years to come, and it is most fitting to recognize her for a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Katherine Butler for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Debbie Riddle and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Butler as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.