SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Alicia Thomas for her outstanding service and   inspiring leadership as city secretary of DeSoto; and            WHEREAS, Alicia Thomas began her employment with the City   of DeSoto on May 8, 2013, as a temporary employee; through   resilience, grace, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence,   she rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected   municipal clerks in Texas; and            WHEREAS, While serving the city, Alicia pursued higher   education with great determination, and she earned a bachelor's   degree in organizational leadership in 2018 followed by a   master's degree in organizational leadership in 2021; these   achievements reflect her passion for growth, leadership, and   lifelong learning; and            WHEREAS, In March of 2021, Alicia was appointed interim   city secretary, and on December 7, 2021, she was formally   appointed as the city secretary of DeSoto, a position in which   she has continued to serve with distinction, professionalism,   and a heart for public service; and            WHEREAS, Alicia is an active and engaged member of the   Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Yellow Rose Chapter, where   she has proudly served on both the membership and holiday   committees, further exemplifying her commitment to community and   camaraderie among municipal professionals; and            WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the Office of the City   Secretary has remained a pillar of transparency and integrity   through the preservation of the city's official records, the   assurance of fair and impartial elections, and the maintenance of   unwavering compliance with record retention laws; and            WHEREAS, Alicia leads with a spirit rooted in honesty,   dependability, integrity, consistency, respectfulness, and   fairness, and she has earned the admiration of her colleagues and   the gratitude of the community she so faithfully serves; and            WHEREAS, Alicia's journey from temporary employee to   trusted city secretary is a story of perseverance, purpose, and   excellence, and it is indeed fitting that she receive special   recognition as an example and a source of inspiration to public   servants across the state; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Alicia Thomas for   her exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the City of   DeSoto and to the people of Texas and extend to her best wishes for   continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on September 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate