The resolution honors Lanora C. Pettit for her service as principal deputy solicitor general of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, a position she held until January 24, 2025. Ms. Pettit joined the office in July 2019 as an assistant solicitor general and was promoted to her current role in May 2021. Throughout her tenure, she represented the state and its agencies in various legal matters, including significant cases involving state universities. An accomplished appellate lawyer, she authored hundreds of briefs and argued over 40 appeals, including cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court.

The resolution acknowledges Ms. Pettit's educational background, which includes a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and a law degree from the University of Virginia, where she graduated summa cum laude. Her legal career began with a clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, followed by positions at a large law firm in New York and a litigation boutique in Washington, D.C. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for her professionalism and commitment to excellence, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ms. Pettit as a token of high regard.