Lois W. Kolkhorst

Honors

Lois' hard work in the Legislature has been recognized by groups large and small, from local civic organizations to state and national associations.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

"I am pleased to write with the news that you have earned our 2009 Taxpayers' Advocate Award for your exemplary service to the people of Texas during the (2009) 81st Session.

Your pursuit of sound public policy is very much appreciated by the more than 50,000 men and women who work with and through our organization. As measured by our Fiscal Responsibility Index, you consistently put first the long-term interests of a strong, healthy Texas, thereby empowering all Texans.

In addition to the Taxpayers' Advocate Award, you have earned the re-election endorsement of the Empower Texans PAC in the 2010 election. We look foward to working with you to ensure your return to the Texas Legislature."

--Most respectfully,
Michael Quinn Sullivan
President, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Community Builder Award
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas

Silver Spur Award
Texas Travel Industry Association

Outstanding Legislator Award
    Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas

Outstanding Leadership Resolution
    Texas Library Association

Alumni Assocation Service Award
    Sam Houston State University Alumni Association

Outstanding Public Service Award
    Univ. of Texas Permian Basin: John Ben Sheppard Public Leadership Institute

Chancellor's Appreciation Award
    Texas Christian University

The Best Legislators List
Capitol Inside Website

Texas Monthly’s Top Ten 2007 Legislators
    Texas Monthly Magazine

Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute Award
    Texas Hospital Association

Rural Legislator of the Year
    Association of Rural Communities

Fighter for Free Enterprise Award
    Texas Association of Business

Freedom & Family Award
    Texas Eagle Forum

2007 Honor Roll
Young Conservatives of Texas

Correctional Employees Council Legislative Service Award
    Association of Federal State County and Municipal Employees

Appreciation Award
    Crabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Dept.

United Way Friend of Children Award
    United Ways of Texas

Legislative Award
    Texas Association of Realtors

Appreciation Award & Keynote Speaker
    Sealy Eastside Foundation

Friend of Education Award
    Sam Houston State University College of Education

Outstanding Support for Cooperative Extension Award
    Prairie View A&M University

Invited Commencement Speaker
    Sam Houston State University

Independence Award
    Ron Stone Foundation for the Enhancement & Study of Texas History

Legislator of the Year Award
    Texas Association of College Teachers

Friends of Agriculture Fund Recipient
    Texas Farm Bureau

Legislator Appreciation Award
    Texas Seed Trade Association

Legislative Appreciation Award
    Bryan-College Station Home Builders Association

Advisory Council Member
    University of Texas Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution Panelist

Southern Legislative Conference Program on Public Private
Partnerships in Dealing with Transportation
    Member

Appreciation Award
    Family Career and Community Leaders of America, 2005

Brazos County Retired School Personnel Assn. Award
    2001

Sam Houston's Raven Rangers Award and Honorary Membership

Thank You Award
    Tri-County MHMR

Appreciation Award
   Career and Technology Assn. of Texas, 2005

Tejas Award
    Texas Phi Theta Kappa, 2004

Scholars Banquet Appeciation Award
    Huntsville ISD and New Waverly ISD, 2004

Live Member Pioneer Award
    Gulf Coast Council of Huntsville

Appreciation Award
    Austin County 911 District

Honorary Reception Award Recipient
    Texas Public Employees Association

Friend of Conservation Award
   Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District #347

2006 Appreciation Award
   Texas Retired Teachers Assn. District VI