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.
Riddle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2729 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House