SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission for its
dedicated service to the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Sunset Advisory Commission was created by
the Texas Legislature in 1977 to increase government
accountability and efficiency; the commission was formed
during a time when widespread public concern over the
expanding power of federal and state agencies led to the
formation of a state accountability and assessment agency that
would provide a way for legislatures to monitor the need for
and value of state programs and bureaucracies; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Sunset Advisory Commission's
reviews of state agencies have had a tremendous positive effect on
public policy in the Lone Star State; the commission's staff has
received well-deserved recognition and accolades for its hard work
and commitment to excellence, including the National Legislative
Program Evaluation Society's Impact Award in 2019 and 2021; and
WHEREAS, The Sunset Commission staff is headed by Brian
Francis, acting director; Steven Ogle, deputy director and general
counsel; Trisha Linebarger, director of business operations; Kay
Wilson, assistant director of operations; Emily Johnson, review
director; Erick Fajardo, review director; Robert Romig, review
director; and Janet Wood, office manager; and staffed by Andy
McConnell, Anthony Ellis, Austin Oliver, Carl Perry, Chris Keslar,
Darren McDivitt, Elizabeth Jones, Katherina Wierschke, Katherine
Durain, Lauren Ames, Monica Hernandez, Rachel Gandy, Sadie Smeck,
Sarah Gruen, Senaida San Miguel, and Will Bucknall; and
WHEREAS, These public servants have fulfilled their many
responsibilities on the Sunset Advisory Commission with due
diligence and integrity, and they are truly deserving of special
recognition for their invaluable contributions to the
legislative oversight of Texas state agencies and for their
faithful service to the people of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the
distinguished staff of the Sunset Advisory Commission for their
outstanding service to the State of Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 11, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate