SR214 - Recognizing Sasha Rasco on the occasion of her retirement.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 214          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Sasha Rasco, who is retiring from her role with the   Texas Health and Human Services Commission after nearly 28 years   of dedicated service to the State of Texas; and          WHEREAS, Sasha Rasco serves as associate commissioner for   Family Support Services at the Texas Health and Human Services   Commission; since 2013, she has led the growth of this division,   which previously was known as Prevention and Early Intervention   in the Department of Family and Protective Services until   September of 2024; and          WHEREAS, A proud alumni of The University of Texas at   Austin, Sasha earned a degree from the Humanities Honors Program   and began her career in early childhood education before   completing a master's degree at the university's Lyndon B.   Johnson School of Public Affairs; early in her career with the   state, she devoted 14 years to helping manage child care   licensing for more than 36,000 homes, facilities, and agencies   with the Department of Family and Protective Services; and          WHEREAS, In her positions of leadership with Prevention   and Early Intervention and Family Support Services, Sasha's   expertise and dedication have made her an invaluable asset and   have greatly benefited efforts to oversee grants, conduct data   collection, and administer training and technical assistance to   hundreds of organizations in the state that provide family and   community support services; and          WHEREAS, Her unwavering commitment to promoting the safety   and development of young Texans has made a positive and lasting   impact, and her presence and contributions will be greatly missed   by all at the commission; she is highly respected and admired by   her friends and colleagues, and it is indeed fitting that they   join in celebrating her retirement; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Sasha Rasco on her exemplary career   and service to the Lone Star State and extend to her   congratulations on her retirement and best wishes in all her   future 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.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 5, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate