SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1095
WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a
respected and longtime staff member, Lara Wendler, by naming her
the 2013 legislative recipient of the Betty King Public Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, The chief of staff for Senator John Whitmire, Lara
is noted for handling her wide-ranging responsibilities with the
utmost professionalism; she is highly regarded by the legislators
and the many Capitol staff members with whom she works, and she is
an indispensable member of the senator's staff; and
WHEREAS, Lara joined the Senate in 1992 as a legislative
assistant for Senator Steve Carriker and went on to serve for
five years in the office of Senator Gonzalo Barrientos; she
transferred to Redistricting as a policy analyst in 2000, and
later that same year, she began working as a policy analyst for
Senator Whitmire; and
WHEREAS, She became Senator Whitmire's chief of staff in
2005, and due to her superior organizational skills and her
thorough understanding of policy issues and the legislative
process, she has become an invaluable asset to the senator's
office; and
WHEREAS, Lara is noted for the dedication with which she
approaches her work and the enthusiasm with which she faces
challenging tasks, no matter how daunting they may be; she is a
team leader whose ability to maintain composure in any given
situation is inspiring to all who know and work with her; and
WHEREAS, Lara Wendler is a role model for anyone in public
service, and through her high standards and commitment to
excellence, she exemplifies the legislature's finest traditions;
she is an exceptional Senate employee who is respected for her
unparalleled work ethic, and the Texas Senate takes pride in
honoring her with a 2013 Betty King Public Service Award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Lara Wendler for her outstanding
service to the Texas Senate and extend to her congratulations on
earning a 2013 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.
Eltife
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Campbell Hegar Seliger Campbell Hegar Seliger
Campbell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Taylor Carona Hinojosa Taylor
Carona Hinojosa Taylor
Davis Huffman Uresti Davis Huffman Uresti
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Lucio Van de Putte Deuell Lucio Van de Putte
Deuell Lucio Van de Putte
Duncan Nelson Watson Duncan Nelson Watson
Duncan Nelson Watson
Ellis Nichols West Ellis Nichols West
Ellis Nichols West
Estes Patrick Whitmire Estes Patrick Whitmire
Estes Patrick Whitmire
Fraser Paxton Williams Fraser Paxton Williams
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini
Garcia 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 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Hancock Schwertner
Campbell Hegar Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Taylor
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Lucio Van de Putte
Duncan Nelson Watson
Ellis Nichols West
Estes Patrick Whitmire
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Rodriguez Zaffirini