H.R. No. 1316
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jan Sanders is retiring as assistant city secretary
for the City of Amarillo in 2021, and the conclusion of her
outstanding tenure provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the
numerous contributions made by this esteemed public servant; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sanders first joined the City of Amarillo in
October 1989, and during her more than 31 years with the city, she
has ably served in a variety of capacities; since becoming
assistant city secretary, she has played a vital role in such
essential tasks as maintaining city records, conducting municipal
elections, preparing official documents and council agendas, and
providing secretarial assistance to the city manager and the
elected members of city government; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for her efficiency and attention to detail
as well as her compassion and unselfish character, Ms. Sanders has
provided a welcome sense of stability at city hall, having worked
with six mayors, five city managers, and numerous council members
in her time as a city employee; and
WHEREAS, The effective operation of government depends on the
able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Jan Sanders
may indeed take pride in her accomplishments as she looks ahead to
the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jan Sanders on her retirement from
the City of Amarillo and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sanders as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1316 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House