H.R. No. 3134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alyssa Eacono has ably served her fellow Texans as
chief of staff in the office of State Representative Will Hartnett
since December 2006; and
WHEREAS, During both the 80th and 81st Legislatures, Ms.
Eacono has demonstrated outstanding leadership and expertise in
handling myriad diverse tasks; her professionalism has assured the
efficient operation of the office, allowing her employer to
effectively devote his attention to the urgent issues facing the
citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Drawn to politics even as a young girl, this Austin
native played hide-and-go-seek in the Capitol when it was open 24
hours a day and sat in the air-conditioned gallery during hot
special sessions; she later explored both political parties,
securing internships with the offices of Governor Ann Richards and
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison while she was in college; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eacono went on to earn a bachelor's degree in
political science from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a
master of public administration degree from Baylor University;
through the years, she gained experience as a researcher in the
Office of Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, as a legislative aide
for State Representative Barry Telford, and as a clerk for the House
Committee on Financial Institutions; moreover, she developed
important skills as an analyst for the Public Utility Commission of
Texas, and she has shared her knowledge with others as an associate
professor at Austin Community College; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back to the greater community,
Ms. Eacono has served as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters for
11 years, and she is a board member of the Samaritan Center for
Counseling and Pastoral Care and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels; in
addition, she has distinguished herself as a member of the Mayor's
Committee for People with Disabilities and the Public Advisory
Committee of the International Electric Power Research Institute;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eacono has performed her duties as chief of
staff with diligence and a commitment to excellence, and it is most
fitting to take this opportunity to recognize her for a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Alyssa Eacono for her outstanding service
as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Will
Hartnett and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Eacono as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hartnett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3134 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House