SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69 In Memory of Laura Lewis WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Laura Lewis of San Angelo on November 28, 2023, has brought a profound loss to her family and to her many dear friends and colleagues; and WHEREAS, A San Angelo native, Laura Lewis graduated from Angelo State University before enjoying a successful 25-year career with Delta Air Lines; she also honed her skills in event management through her work in the Park City, Utah, area; and WHEREAS, In 2017, Ms. Lewis's success as the membership coordinator for the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce led to her being promoted to vice president of member relations for the organization; she was subsequently hired as the district director for State Senator Charles Perry, and she performed her duties in that role with skill and dedication for nearly six years; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Ms. Lewis served on the advisory council of the San Angelo Clubhouse, an organization devoted to supporting and empowering adults with mental illness; she further distinguished herself through her contributions to the United Way and the San Angelo Pachyderm Club, which she previously led as president; and WHEREAS, Laura Lewis demonstrated a passion for life and a steadfast commitment to the causes in which she believed, and although she will be greatly missed, her legacy will continue to inspire all those who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Laura Lewis and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Laura Lewis. Perry Alvarado Hancock Miles Alvarado Hancock Miles Alvarado Hancock Miles Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols Birdwell Huffman Parker Birdwell Huffman Parker Birdwell Huffman Parker Blanco Hughes Paxton Blanco Hughes Paxton Blanco Hughes Paxton Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner Creighton King Sparks Creighton King Sparks Creighton King Sparks Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Flores LaMantia West Flores LaMantia West Flores LaMantia West Gutierrez Menéndez Whitmire Gutierrez Menéndez Whitmire Gutierrez Menéndez Whitmire Hall Middleton Zaffirini Hall Middleton Zaffirini Hall Middleton Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on December 1, 2023 by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate Alvarado Hancock Miles Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols Birdwell Huffman Parker Blanco Hughes Paxton Campbell Johnson Schwertner Creighton King Sparks Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Flores LaMantia West Gutierrez Menéndez Whitmire Hall Middleton Zaffirini