TITLE: Commending Ali S. Zaidi for his service as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th Legislature.

SUMMARY: Commending Ali S. Zaidi for his service as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th Legislature.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ali S. Zaidi distinguished himself in his responsibilities as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Serving under the session's caucus chair, State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, Mr. Zaidi earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his advocacy and for his steadfast commitment to public education; in addition, his expertise was instrumental in helping House members understand bills and develop strategic responses; and WHEREAS, Mr. Zaidi brought to his role a wealth of experience in politics; as a high school student, he was involved in several campaigns in Pearland and Fort Bend County, and in 2018, he co-led the digital operation for Texas lieutenant governor candidate Mike Collier; he went on to work in the office of Representative Martinez Fischer as communications and digital director for two years; in 2021, he returned to the Mike Collier campaign, this time as campaign manager; today, he serves as a consultant for Representative Martinez Fischer; he holds a bachelor's degree in government and Middle Eastern studies from The University of Texas at Austin, and he plans to attend Harvard Law School in the fall; and WHEREAS, The House Democratic Caucus benefited immensely from Ali Zaidi's leadership, and he may indeed reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Ali S. Zaidi for his service as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th Legislature and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Zaidi as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1405 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House