Senate Resolution No. 13--Senators Raggio, Adler, 
    Augustine, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Lee, Lowden, 
    Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, 
    Porter, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Shaffer, Titus, 
    Townsend and Washington

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SENATE RESOLUTION--Expressing appreciation to honorary "Senate 
       Housemother" Sharon Shaffer.


  WHEREAS, Sharon Shaffer has tirelessly 
prepared lunches for legislators and staff during the long 
legislative sessions; and
  WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is always looked 
forward to with anticipation for the delicious corned beef 
and cabbage prepared by Sharon Shaffer; and
  WHEREAS, For the past several sessions, Sharon 
Shaffer has periodically opened her now famous "soup 
kitchen"; and
  WHEREAS, Sharon's meals have gained her the 
reputation of preparing the best home cooking for miles 
around; and
  WHEREAS, Everyone's sweet tooth is always 
satisfied by Sharon Shaffer and she is often referred to as 
the "Queen of the Jolly Ranchers"; and
  WHEREAS, Sharon's culinary panache enlivens 
every holiday and festive occasion; now, therefore, be it
  RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, 
That the members of the Senate of the 68th session of the 
Nevada Legislature express their sincere appreciation to 
Sharon Shaffer for her kindness and generosity as she 
continues to provide her gourmet delights for legislators 
and staff as they work through the final days of this 
legislative session; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That the honorary title of "Senate 
Housemother" is hereby affectionately bestowed upon Sharon 
Shaffer; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate 
prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Sharon 
Shaffer.

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