SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 732
WHEREAS, It is with great pride that the Texas Senate
honors one of its most loyal and respected staff members, Austin
Osborn, by naming him the 2023 administrative recipient of the
Betty King Public Service Award; and
WHEREAS, A longtime staff member of the Texas Senate and
the currently serving sergeant-at-arms, Austin Osborn has
faithfully served as a Senate employee for more than two decades;
first employed as a messenger with the Sergeant-at-Arms' Office,
Austin served as an administrative aide to the secretary of the
Senate for several years before becoming Senate doorkeeper; he
took on the additional role of assistant sergeant-at-arms in 2016
before beginning his service as sergeant-at-arms in 2021; he
exemplifies the best in Senate service, and through his highly
effective leadership, uncompromising work ethic, and encouraging
attitude, he consistently brings out the best in those who serve
with him and is a source of inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, The responsibilities managed by the
sergeant-at-arms are critical to the legislative process, and as
an elected officer of the Texas Senate, Austin upholds the
highest standards for professionalism, attentiveness, courtesy,
and respect for tradition; in his role as sergeant-at-arms, he
maintains order and decorum in the Senate Chamber and ensures the
security of senators, staff, and members of the public during
legislative sessions; in addition, he oversees his office's
numerous employees, which include assistant sergeants, car
guards, porters, and messengers; and
WHEREAS, Austin has consistently carried out his work
with dedication and enthusiasm, and he is greatly respected
and admired by members of the Senate and by Senate staff; he
has a sincere appreciation for the importance of his position,
and he is noted for the diligence and care with which he
performs the duties of his role as well as for his warm and
welcoming demeanor and his willingness to assist others in
whatever way possible; and
WHEREAS, Austin is beloved by his colleagues and is held in
highest regard by legislators and by staff members throughout the
Capitol; he is an indispensable asset to the Senate and is an
integral part of maintaining the dignity, comportment, and respect
befitting of the Senate Chamber and the Texas Legislature; he sets
a standard for excellence in his devoted service to the Texas
Senate, and he is most deserving of his selection for a Betty King
Public Service Award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Austin Osborn on his invaluable
service to the Texas Senate and extend to him congratulations
on earning the 2023 Betty King Public Service Award; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas Senate.
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Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini