SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1074
WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor a
treasured staff member, Elizabeth "Bitsy" Rice, by naming her the
2015 legislative recipient of the Betty King Public Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, Bitsy Rice joined Senator Nelson's staff in 2009;
she serves as the senator's scheduler, a position that entails a
wide variety of responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Noted for her kindness and her gracious manner,
Bitsy is beloved by her colleagues, and during her six years of
employment, she has served the Senate with distinction; Bitsy
handles her responsibilities with dedication and skill, and she
is held in highest regard by legislators and by staff members
throughout the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, She is a true team leader who approaches her
duties with a positive attitude and a cheerful spirit; during the
2015 session, she has given invaluable assistance to the novice
schedulers in other Senate offices by helping them to understand
the details of the scheduling process and the scope of their
responsibilities; she addressed their concerns with respect and
the utmost patience, and she became a cherished mentor who helped
them to gain confidence in facing the challenges of their new
positions; and
WHEREAS, A role model for anyone in public service, Bitsy
is known for her warm and genial personality and her ability to
accomplish whatever mission is set before her; her high standards
and commitment to excellence represent the finest qualities of
this institution; and
WHEREAS, Bitsy's ready smile and her ability to maintain
composure, even in the midst of the turmoil of a legislative
session, endear her to all who know and work with her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend to Elizabeth "Bitsy" Rice sincere
appreciation for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and
congratulations on earning a 2015 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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Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Birdwell Hinojosa Schwertner Birdwell Hinojosa Schwertner
Birdwell Hinojosa Schwertner
Burton Huffines Seliger Burton Huffines Seliger
Burton Huffines Seliger
Campbell Huffman Taylor of Galveston Campbell Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Campbell Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin Creighton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Creighton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Ellis Lucio Uresti Ellis Lucio Uresti
Ellis Lucio Uresti
Eltife Menéndez Watson Eltife Menéndez Watson
Eltife Menéndez Watson
Estes Nelson West Estes Nelson West
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Whitmire Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Garcia Perry Zaffirini Garcia Perry Zaffirini
Garcia Perry Zaffirini
Patrick, 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 June 1, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Bettencourt Hall Rodríguez
Birdwell Hinojosa Schwertner
Burton Huffines Seliger
Campbell Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Ellis Lucio Uresti
Eltife Menéndez Watson
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Whitmire
Garcia Perry Zaffirini