SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1061
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to a beloved and highly regarded longtime staff member,
Myrtis Evans Griffin, who is retiring after 20 years of loyal
service in the office of Senator Royce West; and
WHEREAS, Myrtis Griffin joined the staff of Senator West on
January 12, 1993, and she is now retiring from her position as the
lead constituent caseworker in his office; in that capacity, Mrs.
Griffin has long held a reputation for carrying out her duties in
a flawless manner and for always demonstrating an eagerness to
help constituents in whatever way possible; and
WHEREAS, She has also been noted for her cheerful
disposition, her warmth, and her graciousness and for managing
her responsibilities with enthusiasm and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, As the lead constituent caseworker, she has
played a major role in helping to meet the needs and addressing
the concerns of the people of District 23; her valuable
assistance has included answering the many questions that came
her way regarding governmental processes and such programs and
initiatives as social security, Medicare, and Medicaid; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Senate staff, Mrs. Griffin
worked for Dallas County Judge Gary Weber, Congressman Martin
Frost, and Representative Jerald Larry, and over the course of
her lengthy career in public service, she has had an impact on
numerous matters of social import; her service has involved work
related to nursing home family councils, mental health programs,
child support and senior citizens issues, and a variety of other
social concerns and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Active for many years in community affairs, Mrs.
Griffin has served as a precinct chair and an election judge and
has attended many county, state, and national conventions; she is
an honorary life member of the Texas Parent-Teacher Association
and a member of the Dallas Chapter of the Coalition of Black
Democrats; she is devoted to her family and has been blessed with
three children and several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, and she looks forward to spending more time
with them upon her retirement; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary Senate employee, Mrs. Griffin has
been an invaluable team member in the office of Senator West,
where her high standards and commitment to excellence have long
been appreciated; she is beloved and respected by her co-workers
and legislative colleagues, and her presence in the Texas Capitol
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Myrtis Evans Griffin on her
exceptional career and on her loyal service as an employee in the
office of Senator Royce West and extend to her best wishes for the
retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate