84R6596 BK-D
By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 215
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Devan Allen has contributed to the efficient
operations of state government through her work as district
director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner; on
January 31, 2015, the colleagues of this esteemed staff member are
bidding her a fond farewell as she departs from the office after two
years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, In her role as district director, Ms. Allen has
managed the daily operations of the district office, helping
Representative Turner build a strong relationship with the citizens
of House District 101 and ensuring that their voices are heard in
Austin; admired for her resourcefulness and strong work ethic, she
has put in long hours to meet the needs of constituents, and her
efforts were indispensable in carrying out the representative's
agenda during the 83rd Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of the University of Colorado Denver and
The University of Texas at Arlington, Ms. Allen served as field
director for Representative Turner's election campaign in 2012
before accepting her current post; her professional background also
includes tenures as district director for State Senator Wendy Davis
and as a council aide for the Fort Worth City Council; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her experience in government affairs,
Ms. Allen has been a committee and board member for numerous
organizations, including the North Texas Higher Education
Authority, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, and the Grand Prairie
Chamber of Commerce, to name but a few; her involvement in
charitable initiatives has encompassed volunteer work for such
groups as Meals On Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and the Tarrant
County Homeless Coalition, and she has served as a mentor for the UT
Arlington Center for African American Studies and as a mentor and
public relations chair for the Esther's Girls program; moreover,
she has appeared as a speaker and panelist at seminars and
conferences on a range of issues; and
WHEREAS, Devan Allen has established herself as an individual
of rare commitment and ability as well as a role model for aspiring
women leaders, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her
achievements as she prepares for the next exciting challenge in her
career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Devan Allen for her service as district
director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner and
extend to her warmest best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.