SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 698 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating May 4 through 10, 2009, as Public Service Recognition Week; and WHEREAS, Public Service Recognition Week honors public administrators who serve in federal, state, and local government; the American Society for Public Administration is an organization that promotes professional development for public administrators, educators, and students; and WHEREAS, The CenTex chapter of the American Society for Public Administration hosts an annual dinner to honor those who have made exceptional contributions in the field of public administration; this outstanding organization recognizes individuals in the categories of Public Administrator of the Year, Emerging Public Administrator of the Year, Elected Official of the Year, Public Administrator Educator of the Year, and research in the field of public administration; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend those who serve the public for their dedication and commitment and extend best wishes for a successful awards banquet and a memorable Public Service Recognition Week; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Public Service Recognition Week. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate