82R30967(1) JEN-D By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 2516 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Paul Clarkson has served with distinction as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County; and WHEREAS, Precinct chairs are integral to the success of their party's mission to elect public servants who will build a better state and nation for current and future generations; and WHEREAS, Because public policy affects our daily lives, citizens must exercise their right to vote, and precinct chairs play an important role in the election process; the efforts of these dedicated community leaders to inspire voters to support their parties' candidates are part of a proud and vital tradition in our state and nation; and WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we take this opportunity to recognize an outstanding Texan who has devoted time and energy toward promoting the Democratic Party goals of representing the interests of working families, fighting for equal opportunities, and advancing a more inclusive society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Paul Clarkson for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Clarkson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.