TITLE: Recognizing Tim Mateer on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Tim Mateer on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to pay tribute to one of its most treasured and respected employees, Tim Mateer, who is retiring from his position in the Lieutenant Governor's Reception Room on February 28, 2021; and WHEREAS, After 18 years of outstanding service, Tim Mateer is leaving his post in the Lieutenant Governor's Reception Room; currently the lead server for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Tim has been serving lieutenant governors and their guests, members of the Senate, and countless friends of the legislature since 2003, and he has done so with exceptional dedication and finesse; and WHEREAS, Noted for his inimitable style and engaging personality, Tim is the reception room's popular and welcoming host; gregarious and knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects, Tim is an affable and avid conversationalist, and legislators and Capitol guests often visit the room to enjoy his camaraderie and the convivial ambience; energetic and entertaining, Tim has also been a much-sought-after host and server for a number of the stately room's events and parties; and WHEREAS, A colorful character with multiple talents and interests, Tim is a gifted actor who has performed on Broadway, a history and museum buff, and an ardent storyteller, and he has delighted many an eager listener in the reception room with his personal stories and his accounts of the Capitol's history and the building's artwork and artifacts; and WHEREAS, Tim Mateer is revered for his loyal and skillful Senate service and beloved by all for his warmth and the joy he brings to others; he is truly a cherished employee, and his presence in the Lieutenant Governor's Reception Room will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby express sincerest appreciation to Tim Mateer for his many years of invaluable service and extend to him best wishes for the future in all of his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Tim Mateer. Eckhardt Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton Bettencourt Huffman Perry Birdwell Hughes Powell Blanco Johnson Schwertner Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger Campbell Lucio Springer Creighton Men ndez Taylor Gutierrez Miles West Hall Nelson Whitmire Hancock Nichols Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2021.