SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1118
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to one of its most beloved and valued staff members,
Betty Cotte, by naming her the 2009 legislative recipient of the
Betty King Public Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Betty Cotte is the administrative director in the
office of Senator Steve Ogden; known for handling her
responsibilities with dedication and skill, Betty is held in high
regard by the legislators and the many Capitol staff members with
whom she works; and
WHEREAS, After serving in upper-level management in
private industry for over 30 years, Betty joined Senator Ogden's
staff in 1996, while he was serving in the Texas House of
Representatives; as the senator's administrative director, Betty
holds a position that entails a wide range of responsibilities;
and
WHEREAS, She provides valuable administrative oversight of
the senator's Capitol and district offices and plays a major role
in helping to meet the needs and address the concerns of
constituents; she is also responsible for managing the senator's
schedule and is often in the position of answering the many
questions regarding the legislative process and various
political issues that are typically directed to a senator's
office; and
WHEREAS, Betty is known for her poise, her perseverance,
and her ability to consistently accomplish the mission before
her, no matter the uniqueness of the task or the challenges
entailed; her cheerful spirit, her ready smile, and her ability
to maintain composure, even in the midst of chaos, endear her to
all who know and work with her; and
WHEREAS, She is an impressive administrator who is highly
respected for her work ethic, her professionalism, her positive
attitude, and her loyalty and integrity, and she is most
deserving of her selection for the Betty King Public Service
Award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Betty Cotte
for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and
congratulations to her on earning the 2009 Betty King Public
Service Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams Williams
Williams
Averitt Harris Seliger Averitt Harris Seliger
Averitt Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson Ellis Lucio Watson
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West Estes Nichols West
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Williams
Averitt Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Shapleigh
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
Ellis Lucio Watson
Eltife Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini