By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 45
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sarah Acosta is concluding her distinguished
tenure as a staff member in the office of State Senator Judith
Zaffirini on August 31, 2021, closing out 21 years of dedicated
service with the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Del Valle High School in Austin,
Ms. Acosta also studied at Capitol City Careers; after beginning
her career as a court reporter for Sharon Sullivan Reporting in
1991, she was hired as a secretary for the National Junior
College Athletic Association in Colorado Springs, Colorado; in
1994, she returned to Texas to become the executive assistant and
interim committee clerk for State Senator Carlos Truan, and she
subsequently joined the Capitol office of Senator Zaffirini,
where she has served as office manager and administrative
assistant; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has earned the
admiration of legislators and colleagues alike for her
relationship-building skills and her cheerful demeanor; she has
played an integral role in facilitating communication between
Senator Zaffirini and other legislators, as well as
constituents, guests, and senate departments; her many
contributions include supervising projects, prioritizing
incoming correspondence, assigning casework to staff,
coordinating appointments, and communicating administrative
policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, Sarah Acosta's friendliness and natural ability
to work effectively with diverse groups have enabled her to excel
in her career, and she will be remembered fondly as a valued
member of Senator Zaffirini's staff; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
2nd Called Session, hereby commend Sarah Acosta for her
exceptional service as a staff member in the office of State
Senator Judith Zaffirini and extend to her sincere best wishes
for success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Acosta as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.