TITLE: Recognizing Kathy Blair for her service as president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Kathy Blair for her service as president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Rita "Kathy" Blair is concluding her term as president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians on April 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, Ms. Blair became involved in parliamentary work while serving the Texas Parent Teacher Association and later the International School in Switzerland; she joined the National Association of Parliamentarians and the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians in 2007, and the following year, she became a founding member of the Golden Triangle Parliamentarians, a unit of the state association; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure with TSAP, Ms. Blair has held numerous leadership positions, including first and second vice president, recording secretary, convention co-chair, chair of the education committee, and trustee chair of the TSAP Education Endowment Fund; she has also served as a member of the nominating and bylaws committees as well as a state delegate at events for the national association; most recently, she has ably led the state association during her term as president from 2022 to 2023; and WHEREAS, Ms. Blair earned her credential as a registered parliamentarian in 2020, and she has shared her knowledge of parliamentary procedure with a number of civic and nonprofit organizations; in addition, she has served as a judge at student competitions for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; and WHEREAS, Born in Germany, Ms. Blair grew up in San Antonio, and she attended Louisiana State University Health School of Nursing in New Orleans before getting married and raising a family; in her leisure hours, she enjoys quilting, woodworking, traveling, and spending time with loved ones; and WHEREAS, Through her contributions as president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians, Kathy Blair has played a vital role in advancing the field of parliamentary services across the Lone Star State, and her achievements will continue to be appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Kathy Blair for her service as president of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Blair as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hayes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1106 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House