TITLE: Commending Gary Strong for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

SUMMARY: Commending Gary Strong for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Gary Strong has ably served his fellow Texans as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 86th Legislature; and WHEREAS, Mr. Strong's resourcefulness and initiative have earned the appreciation of his colleagues, and his contributions to carrying forth Representative Turner's legislative agenda have helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Before joining the staff in Representative Turner's office, Mr. Strong served as a legislative research intern for Project Vote Smart, as an aide in the office of State Senator Kirk Watson, and as a field organizer with M. J. Hegar's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives; he has also worked in the financial and banking industry, and he holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in public affairs from The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his duties as legislative director 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 Gary Strong for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner 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. Strong as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1854 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House