TITLE: Commending Destiny Montemayor for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jarvis Johnson.

SUMMARY: Commending Destiny Montemayor for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jarvis Johnson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Destiny Montemayor has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jarvis Johnson during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Ms. Montemayor joined the staff as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program; during her time at the State Capitol, she has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, including helping with constituent relations, meeting with advocacy groups and stakeholders, analyzing bills, and drafting talking points; 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. Montemayor holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in Spanish as well as a master's degree in educational leadership and policy studies, and she is currently pursuing a juris doctor degree at the Southern University Law Center; while completing her studies, she has served as executive editor for the Journal of Race, Gender & Poverty,and she has been elected president of the university's Latino Law Student Association; she is also a member of the Student Bar Association board; and WHEREAS, During her eight-year career as an educator, Ms. Montemayor taught at middle schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville, Keller, and Birdville Independent School Districts; a former Division I track and field athlete, she later served as a coach for a wide variety of sports, and she is active in her church and community; during her leisure hours, she likes to dance, exercise, write, and spend time outdoors; and WHEREAS, Destiny Montemayor has performed her duties as a legislative assistant 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Destiny Montemayor for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jarvis Johnson 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. Montemayor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. J. Johnson of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2217 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House