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House Resolution 565
By: Representative Reese of the 140
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has devoted her career to protecting civil2
liberties and ensuring equality for all, serving as a public defender, civil rights attorney, state3
representative, and United States congresswoman; and4
WHEREAS, since taking office as the United States representative for Texas' 30th5
Congressional District in January 2023, she has worked tirelessly to advocate for justice,6
accountability, and accessibility in government while representing portions of Dallas and7
Tarrant counties; and8
WHEREAS, in the 118th Congress, she was elected freshman leadership representative, and9
in the 119th Congress, she was appointed vice ranking member of the House Committee on10
Oversight and Government Reform as well as ranking member of the House Judiciary11
Subcommittee on Oversight; and12
WHEREAS, prior to her congressional service, she was a dedicated member of the Texas13
House of Representatives, where she was the sole Black freshman and youngest Black14
lawmaker during the 87th Legislative Session; and15
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WHEREAS, as a state representative, she filed more bills than any other freshman, built a
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broad coalition to pass landmark criminal justice reforms, and co-founded both the Texas17
Progressive Caucus and the Texas Caucus on Climate, Energy, and the Environment; and18
WHEREAS, she further played a critical role as one of the lead architects of the 2021 Texas19
House Quorum Break, which brought national attention to the restrictive voting measures20
being proposed in the legislature; and21
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Congresswoman Crockett has demonstrated an22
unyielding commitment to civil rights, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity,23
consistently working to protect the rights of the most vulnerable and ensure a more just and24
equitable society.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body recognize and commend Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for her27
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service as well as extend the most sincere28
best wishes for continued health and happiness.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to31
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.32
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