TITLE: Commending Jori Reilly-Diakun for his service as a legal analyst and assistant clerk in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

SUMMARY: Commending Jori Reilly-Diakun for his service as a legal analyst and assistant clerk in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jori Reilly-Diakun has ably served the citizens of Texas as a legal analyst and assistant clerk in the office of State Representative Joe Moody during the 85th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Reilly-Diakun has provided assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, and he distinguished himself through his understanding of environmental issues and through his diligent work for the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing residents of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Mr. Reilly-Diakun holds a bachelor's degree in physics, and he has previously worked in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; he is currently pursuing a juris doctor degree at The University of Texas School of Law, and he plans to return to public service as an environmental lawyer after completing his studies; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy individual has performed his duties as a legal analyst and assistant clerk with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Jori Reilly-Diakun for his service as a legal analyst and assistant clerk in the office of State Representative Joe Moody and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Reilly-Diakun as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2369 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House