Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) cast her 70,000th consecutive vote in the Texas Senate Wednesday, marking an unparalleled statewide and nationwide record.
She has never missed a vote in the Texas Senate since her swearing-in in 1987.
“That is unbelievable,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said, as he presented her with a commemorative gavel. The Senate Ladies Club presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
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