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By: Sanford H.R. No. 1827
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislature, Blake I. Allen has ably
served his fellow Texans as deputy district director in the office
of State Representative Scott Sanford; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's resourcefulness and initiative are
greatly appreciated by his colleagues, and his contributions to
carrying forth Representative Sanford's legislative agenda have
helped meet the needs of the constituents of House District 70; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland,
Mr. Allen founded the off-road club, played an active role in
student government, and served as captain of the soccer team during
his senior year; he went on to play collegiately at Eureka College,
where he was again selected as team captain his senior year, and he
also earned a spot on the academic all-conference team; he obtained
his bachelor's degree in political science, history, and economics
in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen has gained a wide range of experience
through the years, working as a coffeehouse manager, an oilfield
roughneck and welder, a building operations manager, and a
substitute teacher; in addition, he has shared his time and talents
as a policy advisor for several political campaigns; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his
duties as deputy district director with skill and determination,
and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Blake I. Allen for his service as deputy
district director in the office of State Representative Scott
Sanford and extend to him warmest 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. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.