H.R. No. 2496
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Council is dedicated to
providing professional, nonpartisan support to the Texas
Legislature and legislative agencies; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1949 to gather information for the
legislature and to assist in drafting legislation, the council
today offers a wide range of services, including research,
information technology, publications, and specialized technical
support for redistricting; it also acts as an information resource
for state agencies, the citizens of Texas, and others as time and
resources permit; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of biennial legislative sessions,
the agency's legal division contributes wide-ranging expertise and
many combined years of experience to the lawmaking process,
drafting bills and other legislative documents and providing legal
research and counsel; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of division director Deborah
Fulton, the dedicated legal staff put forth a herculean effort
during the first 60 days of the 84th Legislative Session, in advance
of the filing deadline; they completed more than 5,300 bill drafts,
which was an increase in workload of more than 10 percent over the
previous session; and
WHEREAS, The council's research division drafts resolutions
and analyses of legislation, and it responds to requests for
research assistance on such topics as legislative histories and the
practices of other states; guided by division director Patty
McLeod, the division furthers the agency's mission by delivering a
variety of other services as well, including statistical research,
mapping, and geographic analysis; and
WHEREAS, The council's administration and staff are
committed to excellence, and through their endeavors in behalf of
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, they work to benefit
all citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Deborah Fulton, Patty McLeod, and the
staff of the legal and research divisions of the Texas Legislative
Council and express appreciation to the council for its services;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White of Bell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2496 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House