H.R. No. 1106
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rita "Kathy" Blair is concluding her term as
president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians on
April 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Blair became involved in parliamentary work
while serving the Texas Parent Teacher Association and later the
International School in Switzerland; she joined the National
Association of Parliamentarians and the Texas State Association of
Parliamentarians in 2007, and the following year, she became a
founding member of the Golden Triangle Parliamentarians, a unit of
the state association; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure with TSAP, Ms. Blair
has held numerous leadership positions, including first and second
vice president, recording secretary, convention co-chair, chair of
the education committee, and trustee chair of the TSAP Education
Endowment Fund; she has also served as a member of the nominating
and bylaws committees as well as a state delegate at events for the
national association; most recently, she has ably led the state
association during her term as president from 2022 to 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Blair earned her credential as a registered
parliamentarian in 2020, and she has shared her knowledge of
parliamentary procedure with a number of civic and nonprofit
organizations; in addition, she has served as a judge at student
competitions for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Germany, Ms. Blair grew up in San Antonio,
and she attended Louisiana State University Health School of
Nursing in New Orleans before getting married and raising a family;
in her leisure hours, she enjoys quilting, woodworking, traveling,
and spending time with loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Through her contributions as president of the Texas
State Association of Parliamentarians, Kathy Blair has played a
vital role in advancing the field of parliamentary services across
the Lone Star State, and her achievements will continue to be
appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Kathy Blair for her service as
president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians 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. Blair as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hayes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1106 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House