Bill Text: TX HR2534 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Commending Rod Welsh for his service with the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR2534 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2534-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 2534
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Rod Welsh concluded his tenure as the house
  sergeant-at-arms on October 31, 2016, drawing to a close more than
  three decades of exemplary service to the Texas House of
  Representatives; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth and a graduate of The
  University of Texas, Mr. Welsh first joined the Office of the House
  Sergeant-at-Arms for the 69th Legislature in 1985, when the chamber
  was being guided by Speaker Gib Lewis; beginning as assistant
  sergeant, he was mentored by Sergeant-at-Arms Ron Hinkle and by Ann
  Harlow, who served the office in a number of capacities through the
  years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Welsh went on to hold the positions of
  doorkeeper and floor supervisor, and he was first appointed as
  sergeant-at-arms in 1993 for the 73rd Session; over the course of
  the next quarter century, he became the longest-serving
  sergeant-at-arms in the history of the Texas Legislature; in
  addition to Speaker Lewis, he worked for three other speakers, Pete
  Laney, Tom Craddick, and Joe Straus, each of whom came to rely on
  his expertise and precise attention to detail; and
         WHEREAS, During his time as sergeant-at-arms, Mr. Welsh was
  responsible for maintaining order in the house chamber and meeting
  rooms, securing the attendance of members, and assisting all house
  officers in carrying out their administrative duties; he also
  managed the operations of the sergeant's office, ensuring the
  success of the day-to-day functions of the chamber; and
         WHEREAS, Since leaving the house sergeant's office,
  Mr. Welsh has continued to serve the Lone Star State in his new
  position as executive director of the State Preservation Board,
  where he oversees the preservation and maintenance of the Texas
  Capitol and its grounds, as well as the Governor's Mansion, the
  Texas State Cemetery, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum;
  and
         WHEREAS, Rod Welsh's dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to public service greatly benefited the members of the
  Texas House of Representatives as well as all citizens of the Lone
  Star State, and his contributions are indeed deserving of special
  recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Rod Welsh for his service to the Office
  of the House Sergeant-at-Arms and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Welsh as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Craddick
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2534 was adopted by the House on May 28,
  2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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