TITLE: Congratulating Riley Church on becoming the communications director in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Riley Church on becoming the communications director in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Riley Church has ably served her fellow Texans as communications director in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 89th Legislature; and WHEREAS, Ms. Church's resourcefulness and initiative have earned the appreciation of her colleagues, and her contributions to carrying forth Representative Martinez Fischer's legislative agenda have helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, The newest member of Representative Martinez Fischer's staff, Ms. Church brings to her position a wealth of experience in communications and research; she held internships at Anomaly Entertainment in New York City, Austin PBS, the Briscoe Center for American History, and the Office of Travis County Judge Andy Brown, and in 2024, she served as a digital associate for the Harris-Walz campaign in Maine; she later returned to Judge Brown's office as a communications associate and executive assistant, and she has served as a digital contractor for the Mexican American Legislative Caucus; and WHEREAS, Ms. Church has further distinguished herself as a volunteer coordinator for the Open Door Ministry at University United Methodist Church, which provides resources to people experiencing homelessness; she holds bachelor's degrees in Plan II Honors and radio, television, and film from The University of Texas at Austin; her work has been featured in more than 50 film festivals around the world, and she has received international grand prizes for her short documentary DEBATABLE;and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her duties as communications 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Riley Church for her service as communications director in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer 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. Church as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1408 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House