SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 843
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
in recognizing Patsy Spaw, our much-beloved and highly regarded
secretary of the Senate, for her 50 years of outstanding service
to this chamber; and
WHEREAS, Patsy Spaw began her distinguished career with
the Texas Senate in 1969, when she joined the Engrossing and
Enrolling Department as a typist; she was promoted to assistant
enrolling clerk in 1972, and in 1977, she was elected to the
position of enrolling clerk; and
WHEREAS, During her 24 years as head of the Engrossing and
Enrolling Department, Patsy set high standards for excellence in
managerial and administrative efficiency, and she became known
throughout the Capitol for her exceptional work ethic and her
meticulous attention to detail; Patsy handled her numerous
responsibilities with admirable skill while also attending law
school and earning a degree from The University of Texas School
of Law; her unwavering fortitude during those challenging years
served as an enduring example and a source of inspiration to her
staff and to others at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Patsy was elected to the position of
secretary of the Senate, and over the last 18 years, she has
brought great distinction to the Senate's highest administrative
office; her exemplary leadership and her thorough knowledge of
the intricacies of Capitol proceedings have made her an
invaluable asset to the Senate and to the Office of the
Lieutenant Governor; and
WHEREAS, In her half century of Senate service, Patsy has
excelled in every facet of her work, and she has been a trusted
friend and mentor to innumerable Senate employees, as well as to
the state's legislative leaders; she is treasured by all who
serve in the Capitol, and she is an inspiring role model for
anyone in public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby honor Patsy Spaw for her steadfast loyalty and
dedication to the Texas Senate and extend to her the utmost
gratitude for her 50 years of superior service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
as an expression of warmest appreciation from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell Birdwell Hughes Powell
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez
Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez
Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner
Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner
Creighton Lucio Seliger Creighton Lucio Seliger
Creighton Lucio Seliger
Fallon Menéndez Taylor Fallon Menéndez Taylor
Fallon Menéndez Taylor
Flores Miles Watson Flores Miles Watson
Flores Miles Watson
Hall Nelson West Hall Nelson West
Hall Nelson West
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini Hancock Nichols Zaffirini
Hancock Nichols 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 May 27, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Buckingham Johnson Rodríguez
Campbell Kolkhorst Schwertner
Creighton Lucio Seliger
Fallon Menéndez Taylor
Flores Miles Watson
Hall Nelson West
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini