SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1266
WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to pay
tribute to a cherished and highly valued longtime staff member,
Pat Kelly, by naming her a 2011 legislative recipient of the
Betty King Public Service Award; and
WHEREAS, The Deputy Chief of Staff in the office of Senator
Jeff Wentworth, Pat is widely regarded for her managerial
efficiency and the dedication with which she approaches her
tasks, no matter the challenges they entail; and
WHEREAS, Pat has loyally served the Senate for eight years
and 11 months; she became a member of the Senate staff in 1996 and
worked in the Human Resources office; she joined the staff of
Senator Zaffirini in 1997, where she served until 2000; Pat
joined Senator Wentworth's office in November of 2005, and as the
senator's Deputy Chief of Staff, she holds a position that
involves multiple responsibilities, all of which she faces with
enthusiasm and handles with proficiency; and
WHEREAS, Respected and well liked by legislators and her
co-workers, she plays an important role in helping to meet the
needs of constituents and to address their concerns; she brings
insight and experience and a thorough understanding of policy
issues to her position and helps to shepherd bills through the
legislative process; along with a staff of legislative aides, she
replies to the many questions on the various political issues
that are typically directed to a senator's office; and
WHEREAS, A first-rate team leader with superior
organizational skills, Pat is a model Senate employee who is
consistently upholds, and she is truly a treasured asset to the
Senate staff; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired for her loyalty and for her
commitment to excellence in all of her endeavors, Pat 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, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Pat Kelly for
her valuable service to the Texas Senate and congratulations to
her on earning a 2011 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.
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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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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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