85R31923 CJM-D
By: Wu H.R. No. 2314
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trang-Thu Duong has ably served residents of Texas
as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Gene Wu
during the 85th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, "Mimi" Duong has provided
vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks,
and she has been particularly instrumental in advancing the
representative's child welfare policy reforms, including those
seeking to protect vulnerable children, reduce trauma, and improve
reunification efforts for families; in addition, she has diligently
reviewed and managed legislation referred to the house committees
on Human Services, Economic Development, and Public Health; over
the course of the session, she has gained valuable experience in the
field of public service and learned more about the legislative
process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of the University of Houston, Ms. Duong
earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and creative writing and a
master's degree in social work; she also completed graduate level
work in applied community and economic development at Illinois
State University; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about social justice and the welfare of
children, Ms. Duong worked in rural youth development in
Ouarzazate, Morocco, as a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, and she
has held positions with the Child Welfare Education Project, the
Women's Home, the Alliance for Multicultural Community Services,
and Radio Saigon Houston; moreover, she has volunteered with a
number of worthy organizations, including the American Civil
Liberties Union of Texas, OCA, United We Dream, and Child
Advocates; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan has performed her duties as a
policy analyst 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 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Trang-Thu Duong for her service as a
policy analyst in the office of State Representative Gene Wu 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. Duong as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.