SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 864
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes pleasure in paying tribute
to one of its most valuable staff members, Tatum Reagan, by
naming her the 2019 legislative recipient of the Betty King
Public Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 16 years, Tatum
Reagan has served the Senate with distinction as clerk of
multiple committees, and most recently she has been of tremendous
assistance to the Business and Commerce Committee; in addition,
she has been a mentor and friend to countless new clerks and other
employees and has readily shared with them her knowledge and
experience; and
WHEREAS, Tatum has long been a treasured member of the
Senate family, and her loyalty, her exceptional work ethic, and
her dedication to public service have been an inspiration to all
who have had the good fortune of working with her; and
WHEREAS, She is noted for her thorough knowledge of
committee procedures and rules and for her insight and good
judgment, and she has been a significant asset to the committees
she has served; and
WHEREAS, Tatum has assisted the committee chairs in
setting their agendas, and she has deftly coordinated committee
activities and kept accurate records of all committee
proceedings; in addition, she has managed the committees' public
hearings with efficiency and a clear sense of the importance of
citizen testimony; and
WHEREAS, A role model for anyone aspiring to public
service, Tatum Reagan is known for her warmth, her generous
spirit, and her willingness to help others with whatever their
needs might be; her professionalism and her dedication to duty
truly represent the highest standards of the Texas Senate; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincerest gratitude and appreciation
to Tatum Reagan for her exceptional service and best wishes to her
for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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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