H.R. No. 2962 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The successful operation of the Texas House of Representatives during the 81st legislative session has been greatly aided by the dedicated work of House Parliamentarian Denise Davis; and WHEREAS, Appointed to the position in 2004, Ms. Davis has ably handled her duties of guiding the speaker and members through the daily activities of the legislative session and advising them about legal and parliamentary options on a wide variety of matters; she is assisted in carrying out the functions of her office by assistant parliamentarians Shannon Wiggins and David Hanna as well as assistant to the parliamentarian Jan Meinscher; and WHEREAS, Ms. Davis, a graduate of The University of Texas School of Law, has previously served as director of and counsel to the Texas Judicial Council, as general counsel for the Lieutenant Governor's Office, as house deputy parliamentarian, and as an attorney with the Texas Legislative Council; and WHEREAS, The conscientious efforts of this esteemed professional have ably supported the members of this chamber throughout this regular session, and her service is truly appreciated; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend House Parliamentarian Denise Davis and her staff for their exemplary work and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Davis and her staff as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Geren ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2962 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House