SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 98
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to pay
tribute to Senator Judith Zaffirini, a distinguished leader and
dedicated public servant, in recognition of her esteemed
position as Dean of the Texas Senate and on the occasion of her
birthday on February 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Elected to the Texas Senate in 1986, Senator
Zaffirini has long held the enduring respect of her constituents,
and as the Senate's longest-serving and highest-ranking member,
she holds the title of Dean of the Texas Senate and is the first
woman to achieve this distinction; and
WHEREAS, Not only the first female senator to serve as Dean
but also the first Mexican American woman to serve as a senator in
Texas, Dean Zaffirini represents District 21 and the people of
the Lone Star State with remarkable dedication and loyalty, and
she inspires the confidence and trust of her constituents and the
admiration of her colleagues across state government; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of The University of Texas at Austin,
where she earned her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees,
Dean Zaffirini is an accomplished communications specialist, a
former educator, and a public servant who is well known for her
work ethic and for her achievements in health care, family
support, and education; throughout her years of legislative and
professional work, she has remained deeply devoted to her family
and to helping the families of Texas, and she has cherished the
love and support of her husband, Carlos M. Zaffirini, her son and
daughter-by-marriage, Carlos M. Zaffirini Jr. and Audrey, and
her grandsons, Asher and George; and
WHEREAS, Dean Zaffirini is a highly regarded legislator
and state leader who gives generously of her time and energy to
community and public affairs and consistently exhibits a deep
love of the Texas land and of its citizens; her wealth of
knowledge has been an invaluable asset to the Senate; she has
cast more than 72,000 consecutive votes since 1987, a record for
the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Senator Zaffirini's successful career is marked
by her exemplary decision-making and statesmanship; her support
of causes for the betterment of our state and her work as a
lawmaker are testaments to her high standards, strong
leadership, and commitment to public service, and her loyalty to
the Senate body has earned her the highest regard of those with
whom she serves; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Senate are proud to have
the opportunity to honor Dean Zaffirini for her outstanding
contributions to the citizens of Texas on this special day and to
pay tribute to her for her many accomplishments and for her
dedication to our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commendSenatorJudithZaffirini,Deanof
the Texas Senate, for her exceptional achievements on behalf of
the citizens of this state and extend to her sincere appreciation
and best wishes for a most enjoyable birthday celebration; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of the admiration and esteem of the Texas
Senate.
Huffman
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Middleton Bettencourt Hall Middleton
Bettencourt Hall Middleton
Birdwell Hancock Miles Birdwell Hancock Miles
Birdwell Hancock Miles
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Parker Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Cook Hughes Paxton Cook Hughes Paxton
Cook Hughes Paxton
Creighton Johnson Perry Creighton Johnson Perry
Creighton Johnson Perry
Eckhardt King Schwertner Eckhardt King Schwertner
Eckhardt King Schwertner
Flores Kolkhorst Sparks Flores Kolkhorst Sparks
Flores Kolkhorst Sparks
Gutierrez West Gutierrez West
Gutierrez West
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 February 13, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Middleton
Birdwell Hancock Miles
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Nichols
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Parker
Cook Hughes Paxton
Creighton Johnson Perry
Eckhardt King Schwertner
Flores Kolkhorst Sparks
Gutierrez West