SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 318 WHEREAS, Dianne Gattuso, a longtime employee of the Office of the Secretary of State, has enjoyed an outstanding career with the State of Texas spanning five decades; and WHEREAS, Following an almost three-year tenure with the Texas Highway Department, Ms. Gattuso accepted a position with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 2, 1975; she served the agency with distinction for 27 years, and after a brief retirement, she rejoined the office's staff in December 2002; she has held numerous roles with the agency, and she currently serves as the executive assistant and trademark administrator for the business filings division directors; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gattuso's many responsibilities include helping with the preparation of quarterly reports, managing the phone systems, and providing assistance and support to the section's management; moreover, she has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues for her dedication, generosity, and energetic nature; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work, skill, and professionalism, Dianne Gattuso has greatly benefited her agency and the citizens of the Lone Star State, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby honor Dianne Gattuso for her 50 years of service to the State of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. Gattuso as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Flores ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2023. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate