TITLE: Commending Anya Callahan for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

SUMMARY: Commending Anya Callahan for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Anya Callahan has ably served her fellow Texans as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Ms. Callahan's resourcefulness and initiative have earned the appreciation of her colleagues, and her contributions to carrying out Representative Turner's legislative agenda have helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Puget Sound, Ms. Callahan earned her bachelor's degree in political science and gender studies; before joining Representative Turner's office, she worked on the gubernatorial campaign of former state senator Wendy Davis as a research associate and before that as a reporter for the Generation Progress website of the Center for American Progress and as editor-in-chief of Wetlands Magazine;in addition, she has worked as a community and campus organizer for NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and as a deputy voter registrar in both Tarrant and Harris Counties; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as legislative director 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Anya Callahan for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner 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. Callahan 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. 3268 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House