88R23625 CJM-D By: Paxton S.R. No. 419 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Catherine Gibb is being honored for her exemplary leadership and contributions to the Collin County Republican Party at an appreciation reception hosted by Plano Republican Women on April 14, 2023; and WHEREAS, Catherine Gibb was appointed primary election administrator for the Collin County GOP in 2006 and has held that title for 17 years; in addition, she has served the organization as a precinct chair and vice chair; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gibb is the longest-serving president in the history of Plano Republican Women, and she has also served the Texas Federation of Republican Women as District Director of Senate District 8, earning many accolades, including the TFRW 10 Outstanding Award; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Gibb shared a beautiful marriage with her husband, the late Jim Gibb, that spanned more than three decades before his passing in 2022; she takes great pride in her stepsons, Michael and Matthew Gibb, and in her grandson, Hayden Gibb; and WHEREAS, Catherine Gibb has contributed to the success of the Republican Party in Collin County, and she has earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Catherine Gibb for her service to the Collin County Republican Party 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 Mrs. Gibb as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.