House Engrossed

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature First Regular Session 2011

HOUSE RESOLUTION 2007

 

A RESOLUTION

 

honoring warrene ware for fifty years of exemplary service to the arizona legislature.

 

 

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Whereas, the efforts of the Legislature's dedicated employees provide invaluable assistance to the elected members in service to the State of Arizona; and

Whereas, for over fifty years, Warrene Ware has epitomized the selfless dedication of legislative staff by providing exemplary assistance to the Legislature; and

Whereas, born in Superior, Arizona, Warrene Ware began her career as a legislative staff member working in the historic Capitol as the Secretary to the House Rules Chairman, Representative Fred Smith, in 1960.  She continued to serve as a secretary in both the House and Senate until 1969 when she began work as Executive Secretary to the Senate Appropriations Committee where she served until 1976. From 1977 to 1980, she served as Executive Secretary to Senator Rod McMullin.  Continuing to serve in 1980 as a Senate Committee Secretary, Ms. Ware served as Executive Secretary to the Senate Staff Director in 1981.  Beginning in 1982, she served with the Senate Appropriations Committee and as Executive Secretary to Senator Hal Runyan until 1988.  From 1988 until 2002, she served as Senior Executive Assistant to Senator Gus Arzberger and then to Senator Marsha Arzberger.  From 2003 to present, Ms. Ware has served as Rules Attorney Office Secretary and Assistant Engrossing Clerk in the House; and

Whereas, Warrene Ware has seen many historic events transpire during her time at the Legislature.  She began her career typing bills on onion-skin paper and using carbon copies, but today uses computers and other high-tech devices that were unthinkable at the beginning of her career.  Her tenure has seen three governors in one year, in 1977, and in 1988, the governor was impeached and removed from office.  That same year, a woman became governor in Arizona for the first time. In 1991, several legislators resigned following the "AZSCAM" scandal.  In 1999, women held the top five elected positions in the state, and in the Forty-fifth Legislature, there was a 15-15 tie in the Senate; and

Whereas, Warrene Ware has distinguished herself as a conscientious and hardworking individual, and her dedication and professionalism serve as a model to all.  She has consistently demonstrated the highest character and competence, and she is unsurpassed in her common sense and knowledge of the Legislature and the legislative process. Warrene Ware has earned the well‑deserved respect and admiration of all who have had the privilege of working with her over the years.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona:

That the Members of the House of Representatives warmly thank Warrene Ware for fifty years of exceptional service and for her continuing service to the Legislature in the years to come.