TITLE: Honoring Phillip Martin for his service as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus.

SUMMARY: Honoring Phillip Martin for his service as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Phillip Martin has rendered outstanding service to his colleagues and his fellow Texans as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Martin earned a master of public policy degree from Harvard Kennedy School; he has been involved in politics and public policy for many years, and he began his affiliation with the Texas Legislature as the chief of staff for State Representative Garnet Coleman in 2006; over the course of his career, he has served as deputy director of Progress Texas, as policy director for the Texas Legislative Study Group, as a communications specialist for the Texas Democratic Trust, and as a blogger for the Burnt Orange Report; he currently manages the Environmental Defense Fund's initiative to promote the use of zero-emission trucks in Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Martin joined the House Democratic Caucus in 2017, and he demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership over the course of his tenure as its executive director, which concluded in 2021; and WHEREAS, The House Democratic Caucus has benefited immensely from Phillip Martin's steadfast commitment to its mission, and he may indeed reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor Phillip Martin for his exemplary service as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Martin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2412 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House