SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1264
WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a
respected longtime staff member, Scott Caffey, by naming him the
2011 administrative recipient of the Betty King Public Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, The Committee Coordinator for the Senate, Scott
Caffey has served the Senate with honor and distinction for 18
years and 11 months; over the course of his career, he has handled
his responsibilities with dedication and skill, and he is held in
high regard by the legislators and the many Capitol staff members
with whom he works; and
WHEREAS, Scott joined the Senate staff in 1992 and worked
for Senator Zaffirini with the Human Services Committee; in 2001,
he joined the staff of Senator Moncrief and served with the
Health and Human Services Committee; Scott became the Committee
Coordinator in January of 2003; in that capacity, he assists
committee clerks with the preparation of hearing notices,
committee reports, and meeting arrangements; he also is
responsible for scheduling and posting all legislative committee
hearings during sessions and interims; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Scott is in charge of the public use
of the Senate chamber and committee rooms and is responsible for
coordinating the services of a sign language interpreter when
needed for committee hearings or other Senate-related
activities; and
WHEREAS, Widely admired for his organizational skills and
efficiency, Scott plays a major role in helping to keep the
Senate committee procedures running smoothly, and due to his
imperturbable attitude and thorough understanding of the
legislative process and what is needed for timely scheduling, he
has become an invaluable asset to the Senate; and
WHEREAS, A role model for anyone in public service, Scott
is known for his wry humor, his professionalism, and his ability
to accomplish whatever mission is set before him; his high
standards and commitment to excellence represent the finest
qualities of this institution; and
WHEREAS, He is highly respected for his dedication, his
loyalty, and his positive attitude, and he is most deserving of
his selection for the Betty King Public Service Award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Scott Caffey
for his outstanding service to the Texas Senate and
congratulations to him on earning a 2011 Betty King Public
Service Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eltife
Birdwell Hegar Seliger Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Huffman Uresti Davis Huffman Uresti
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson Duncan Lucio Watson
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West Estes Nichols West
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams Gallegos Patrick Williams
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2011.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Estes Nichols West
Fraser Ogden Whitmire
Gallegos Patrick Williams
Harris Rodriguez Zaffirini