TITLE: Congratulating Cayden Castaneda for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Cayden Castaneda for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Cayden Castaneda was selected to participate in the Texas Tech Government and Public Service Internship Program, and she has ably served her fellow Texans as an aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since beginning her internship in Austin, Ms. Castaneda has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks such as meeting with stakeholders and keeping them and staff members informed about the status of various bills; 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; she has also served as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, Ms. Castaneda received an associate's degree from South Texas College and expects to graduate in December 2025 with a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University; there, she has been a student assistant for the School of Law and a member of the Criminology Club and was named to the dean's list; she has also served as a basketball coach with the Edcouch-Elsa Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan 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 Cayden Castaneda for her service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore 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. Castaneda as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1306 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House