TITLE: Commending Linaizel Lara of Garland for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody.

SUMMARY: Commending Linaizel Lara of Garland for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Linaizel Lara of Garland has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff as part of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership Scholarship Program at Texas Woman's University, Ms. Lara has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, such as managing correspondence, attending legislative briefings, and maintaining efficient office operations; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lara graduated from South Garland High School with an associate's degree from Dallas College Eastfield in 2023, and she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in political science from TWU in May 2025; a McNair Scholar at the university, she completed an undergraduate research project that focused on the relationship between mothers' and daughters' career pursuits and aspirations; she has also developed her leadership skills by attending such notable events as the 2024 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Annual Conference; and WHEREAS, Linaizel Lara has performed her duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Linaizel Lara for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody 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. Lara as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1305 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House