TITLE: Commending Samantha Lynn Wilkinson for her service as policy director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus during the 86th Legislative Session.

SUMMARY: Commending Samantha Lynn Wilkinson for her service as policy director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus during the 86th Legislative Session.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Samantha Lynn Wilkinson has rendered invaluable service as policy director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus during the 86th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since assuming this role, Ms. Wilkinson has fulfilled a number of important duties for the statewide caucus, including tracking legislation, providing legislative information and other support to caucus members, and coordinating with advocacy groups, allies, and stakeholders; her resourcefulness and initiative have earned her the high regard of her colleagues, and her contributions have greatly helped in furthering the goals of the caucus; and WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkinson is a graduate of Trinity University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish; she also studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, and her academic achievements have included making the dean's list seven times and receiving the Outstanding Senior in Psychology Award in 2017; before joining the staff of the Texas Legislature, she acquired experience working as a research assistant at Trinity University and The University of Texas at Austin; she has also given back to her community through several years of volunteer service with CASA of Travis County and the Inside Books Project in Austin; and WHEREAS, Samantha Wilkinson has greatly benefited the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus through her hard work, professionalism, and expertise, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend Samantha Lynn Wilkinson for her service as policy director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wilkinson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1851 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House