TITLE: Congratulating Amanda K. Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amanda K. Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Houston City Council member Amanda K. Edwards is being recognized for her community service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston; established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social justice and advance human rights; and WHEREAS, Amanda Edwards serves as the at-large representative in Position 4 on the Houston City Council, where she is currently vice chair of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee and a member of the Economic Development and Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committees; focused on addressing fiscal issues and the needs of the city's urban core, she brings to her post a wealth of valuable experience gained through her work as an attorney specializing in public finance matters; and WHEREAS, Ms. Edwards holds a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School; she served as a judicial law clerk in Louisiana before returning to her native Houston to enter private practice and public service; active in the community, she is the immediate past chair of Project Row Houses and has served on the boards of several other nonprofits, and her contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognitions from a host of publications; and WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, Amanda Edwards has given freely of her time and talents for the benefit of her fellow citizens, and her dedication and generosity are an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Amanda K. Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Edwards as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 271 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House