TITLE: Commending House parliamentarians Sharon Carter and Hugh L. Brady, assistant House parliamentarian Thomas G. Samuels, law clerk Kenna Titus, and parliamentary fellows Kirby Cotter and Mara Sherry for their contributions during the 88th Legislative Session.

SUMMARY: Commending House parliamentarians Sharon Carter and Hugh L. Brady, assistant House parliamentarian Thomas G. Samuels, law clerk Kenna Titus, and parliamentary fellows Kirby Cotter and Mara Sherry for their contributions during the 88th Legislative Session.

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WHEREAS, The closing days of the 88th Regular Session offer the opportunity to honor House parliamentarians Sharon Carter and Hugh L. Brady, assistant House parliamentarian Thomas G. Samuels, law clerk Kenna Titus, and parliamentary fellows Kirby Cotter and Mara Sherry, whose dedication and expertise have proven vital to the Texas House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, Since being appointed to their posts in 2018, Ms. Carter and Mr. Brady have ably guided the Speaker and members through the daily proceedings of the legislative session and advised them on legal and parliamentary options in a wide range of matters; Mr. Samuels has assisted the parliamentarians in their important work since his appointment in January 2023, and valuable support has also been provided over the course of the 88th Legislature by Ms. Titus, Mr. Cotter, and Ms. Sherry; and WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants have demonstrated the commitment to excellence and astute attention to detail that are required by their duties, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their fine work as another chapter of the legislature draws to a close; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend House parliamentarians Sharon Carter and Hugh L. Brady, assistant House parliamentarian Thomas G. Samuels, law clerk Kenna Titus, and parliamentary fellows Kirby Cotter and Mara Sherry for their significant contributions to the legislative process and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the honorees as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.