TITLE: Commending Karissa Rodriguez for her service as Resolutions Calendars committee clerk and in the office of State Representative R. D. "Bobby" Guerra.

SUMMARY: Commending Karissa Rodriguez for her service as Resolutions Calendars committee clerk and in the office of State Representative R. D. "Bobby" Guerra.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Karissa Rodriguez has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a committee clerk for the Resolutions Calendars Committee and its chair, State Representative R. D. "Bobby" Guerra, during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Rodriguez has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, which have included supporting Representative Guerra in his role as chair of the Resolutions Calendars Committee, as well as analyzing bills, conducting research, and working on resolutions and talking points; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rodriguez earned her bachelor's degree in public administration from Texas State University in 2021, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree at The University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs; she previously worked as a licensing manager for the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; and WHEREAS, Karissa Rodriguez has performed her duties as a committee clerk with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Karissa Rodriguez for her service as Resolutions Calendars committee clerk and in the office of State Representative R. D. "Bobby" Guerra and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1493 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House