TITLE: Commending Jourdan K. Spence for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

SUMMARY: Commending Jourdan K. Spence for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jourdan K. Spence has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as an aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Spence has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, such as researching bills, corresponding with constituents, and monitoring the House Committee on Transportation and legislation sponsored by Representative Davis; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; he previously served the Texas Senate as a messenger and assistant sergeant-at-arms; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas State University, Mr. Spence earned a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in political communication in 2021; he held a variety of leadership positions within the campus community, including communications director of the College Democrats of America Black Caucus and director of freshman leadership and senator at-large with the Texas State University student government; moreover, he has benefited Hays County in his role as a parliamentarian; and WHEREAS, Jourdan Spence has performed his duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Jourdan K. Spence for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Spence as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1496 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House