TITLE: Honoring Crockett city attorney Donna Gordon Kaspar for her professional accomplishments.

SUMMARY: Honoring Crockett city attorney Donna Gordon Kaspar for her professional accomplishments.

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WHEREAS, Donna Gordon Kaspar has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to her fellow citizens over the course of her notable legal career; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Donald and Judy Gordon, the former Donna Gordon was raised in Crockett, where she graduated as the salutatorian of Crockett High School in 1985; she went on to earn a degree in business management from Texas A&M University in 1989 and a law degree from Baylor Law School in 1992; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kaspar began her career as an assistant district attorney in the Nacogdoches County District Attorney's Office; in 1995, she returned to Crockett with the intention of one day running for Houston County district attorney, a position previously held by her father, but she was soon appointed to the post of county attorney; she successfully ran for district attorney in 2008, and during her 16 years in office, she tried all types of felony cases; though she retired at the end of 2024, she recently took on a challenging new role with her appointment as the Crockett city attorney in March 2025; and WHEREAS, A widely respected figure in the community, Ms. Kaspar received the Teardrop Award from Kalin's Center for her work to benefit children who have suffered from abuse; and WHEREAS, Through her dedication, integrity, and expertise, Donna Gordon Kaspar has distinguished herself as an attorney and public servant, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her exemplary work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor Donna Gordon Kaspar for her professional accomplishments 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. Kaspar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ashby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1538 was adopted by the House on June 2, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House