SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 956
	WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to honor one
	of its most loyal and beloved longtime staff members by naming
	Susan Fontenette the 2017 legislative recipient of the Betty King
	Public Service Award; and
	WHEREAS, For 25 years, Susan Fontenette has served the
	Senate with honor and distinction; over the course of her career,
	she has handled her responsibilities with dedication and skill,
	and she is held in highest regard by the legislators and the many
	Capitol staff members with whom she works; and
	WHEREAS, For the last 20 years, Susan has served as a
	valued employee in Senator Whitmire's office, and throughout her
	tenure, she has been noted for her warmth, her graciousness, and
	her unfailing courtesy; Susan is also famous for her ability to
	keep proceedings in the Senator's office running smoothly, for
	serving as a much-cherished mentor and counselor to her
	co-workers, and for having a friendly face and a ready smile that
	can brighten the day for anyone visiting the office; and
	WHEREAS, As a legislative aide, Susan is known for her
	expertise and sound judgment and for the manner in which she has
	handled a position that entails a wide range of responsibilities;
	she has played a major role in helping to meet the needs of
	constituents and in addressing their concerns, and her legislative
	experience and her thorough knowledge of the intricacies of
	Capitol proceedings have made her an irreplaceable asset to the
	senator's office; and
	WHEREAS, A role model for anyone in public service, Susan
	has the ability to accomplish whatever mission is set before her,
	and her high standards, her poise in the face of challenging
	situations, and her commitment to excellence represent the finest
	qualities of this institution; and
	WHEREAS, Susan Fontenette is a treasured legislative
	employee who is admired for her exemplary work ethic and for the
	kindness she shows to all she encounters, and upon her
	retirement, her presence in the Capitol will truly be missed;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere appreciation to Susan
	Fontenette for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and
	congratulations to her on earning a 2017 Betty King Public
	Service Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Kolkhorst
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 29, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate