TITLE: Commending Matt Smith for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White.

SUMMARY: Commending Matt Smith for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Matt Smith has ably served his fellow Texans as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White during the 86th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Smith has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, and his understanding of criminal justice policy has been particularly beneficial to the office; 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; and WHEREAS, After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013, Mr. Smith moved to Washington, D.C., and began contracting for the U.S. Department of State; he then resided for a time in Charleston, South Carolina, before returning to his home state of Texas to attend graduate school at UT, where he recently earned his master's degree in public affairs; and WHEREAS, Matt Smith has performed his duties as a policy analyst 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend Matt Smith for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1874 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House