SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 621
WHEREAS, For 38 years, Patti Sparkman of Mineola has
distinguished herself through her dedicated service as an
accounting clerk at Morton Salt Company; and
WHEREAS, A native of Grand Saline, Mrs. Sparkman earned an
associate's degree from Tyler Junior College in 1978; her father,
Edgar Earl Rodgers, was employed at Morton Salt Company for 43
years, and in October 1984, she followed in his footsteps when
she joined the company; she began her career as an accounting
clerk, and over the course of her tenure, she has overseen
payroll and other services and has helped manage personnel
changes; in addition, she has gone above and beyond to help her
colleagues navigate software and complete tasks; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Sparkman enjoys the
love and support of her husband, Bobby, and she takes great pride
in their son, Keith, and granddaughter, Eloise; sustained by her
deep faith, she is an active member of New Hope Baptist Church,
where she has served as a teacher and clerk for many years; and
WHEREAS, Through her hard work, skill, and
professionalism, Patti Sparkman has greatly benefited Morton
Salt Company, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition
for her contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby honor Patti Sparkman for her 38 years of
service to Morton Salt Company 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. Sparkman as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate