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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127 Offered January 30, 2017 Commending Linda Ciola Wettstone. ----------
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WHEREAS, Linda Ciola Wettstone, Senior Systems Analyst of the Virginia Senate, serves as Chair of the National Association of Legislative Information Technology in 2016–2017; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Legislative Information Technology (NALIT) is one of 10 legislative professional staff sections under the umbrella of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and is the only national organization created for and governed by legislative information technology professionals; and

WHEREAS, a graduate of Old Dominion University with a degree in management information systems, Linda Ciola Wettstone started her career with the Senate Clerk’s Office in 1996, serving as the Assistant Computer Services (later Information Systems) Director until 1999 when she decided to take a few years off to raise a family; and

WHEREAS, returning to the Senate Clerk’s Office in 2003 as a Systems Analyst, Linda Ciola Wettstone currently provides computer support and training for members and staff, performs operational analysis, and specializes in website development by enhancing and maintaining the Senate’s portal and other Senate-hosted websites; and

WHEREAS, recognized for her knowledge of information systems and talent in website content development, Linda Ciola Wettstone has been a frequent participant and moderator of educational seminars hosted by NALIT to improve information systems services; and

WHEREAS, Linda Ciola Wettstone joined the NALIT Executive Committee in 2014, serving as a Secretary from 2014 to 2015 and Vice-Chair from 2015 to 2016 before rising to Chair in 2016; and

WHEREAS, at the helm of NALIT, Linda Ciola Wettstone is committed to bringing together state legislative information technology professionals who are interested in advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of state legislatures through technology; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Linda Ciola Wettstone hereby be commended for her service as Chair of the National Association of Legislative Information Technology in 2016–2017; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Linda Ciola Wettstone as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration and appreciation for her public service to the Senate, the Commonwealth, and NCSL.