TITLE: Recognizing Austin Osborn for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2023 Betty King Public Service Award.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Austin Osborn for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2023 Betty King Public Service Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, It is with great pride that the Texas Senate honors one of its most loyal and respected staff members, Austin Osborn, by naming him the 2023 administrative recipient of the Betty King Public Service Award; and WHEREAS, A longtime staff member of the Texas Senate and the currently serving sergeant-at-arms, Austin Osborn has faithfully served as a Senate employee for more than two decades; first employed as a messenger with the Sergeant-at-Arms' Office, Austin served as an administrative aide to the secretary of the Senate for several years before becoming Senate doorkeeper; he took on the additional role of assistant sergeant-at-arms in 2016 before beginning his service as sergeant-at-arms in 2021; he exemplifies the best in Senate service, and through his highly effective leadership, uncompromising work ethic, and encouraging attitude, he consistently brings out the best in those who serve with him and is a source of inspiration to others; and WHEREAS, The responsibilities managed by the sergeant-at-arms are critical to the legislative process, and as an elected officer of the Texas Senate, Austin upholds the highest standards for professionalism, attentiveness, courtesy, and respect for tradition; in his role as sergeant-at-arms, he maintains order and decorum in the Senate Chamber and ensures the security of senators, staff, and members of the public during legislative sessions; in addition, he oversees his office's numerous employees, which include assistant sergeants, car guards, porters, and messengers; and WHEREAS, Austin has consistently carried out his work with dedication and enthusiasm, and he is greatly respected and admired by members of the Senate and by Senate staff; he has a sincere appreciation for the importance of his position, and he is noted for the diligence and care with which he performs the duties of his role as well as for his warm and welcoming demeanor and his willingness to assist others in whatever way possible; and WHEREAS, Austin is beloved by his colleagues and is held in highest regard by legislators and by staff members throughout the Capitol; he is an indispensable asset to the Senate and is an integral part of maintaining the dignity, comportment, and respect befitting of the Senate Chamber and the Texas Legislature; he sets a standard for excellence in his devoted service to the Texas Senate, and he is most deserving of his selection for a Betty King Public Service Award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Austin Osborn on his invaluable service to the Texas Senate and extend to him congratulations on earning the 2023 Betty King Public Service Award; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas Senate. Hall Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Huffman Parker Birdwell Hughes Paxton Blanco Johnson Perry Campbell King Schwertner Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Flores Men ndez West Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Hancock Miles Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2023.