H.R. No. 3268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Anya Callahan has ably served her fellow Texans as
legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris
Turner during the 84th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Callahan's resourcefulness and initiative have
earned the appreciation of her colleagues, and her contributions to
carrying out Representative Turner's legislative agenda have
helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Puget Sound,
Ms. Callahan earned her bachelor's degree in political science and
gender studies; before joining Representative Turner's office, she
worked on the gubernatorial campaign of former state senator Wendy
Davis as a research associate and before that as a reporter for the
Generation Progress website of the Center for American Progress and
as editor-in-chief of Wetlands Magazine; in addition, she has
worked as a community and campus organizer for NARAL Pro-Choice
Washington and as a deputy voter registrar in both Tarrant and
Harris Counties; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her
duties as legislative director with skill and dedication, and she
is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Anya Callahan for her service as
legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris
Turner and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3268 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House