H.R. No. 2424 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Saul Mendoza has ably served his fellow Texans as chief of staff in the office of State Representative James White during the 85th Legislature; and WHEREAS, Since becoming a legislative employee, Mr. Mendoza has contributed to the process of state government firsthand; while handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, he has provided vital leadership and helped ensure the efficient operation of the representative's office; he also worked for Representative White during two previous regular sessions of the legislature, beginning as an intern and aide during the 83rd Legislature before becoming Representative White's legislative and communications director for the 84th Legislature; and WHEREAS, A native of Mexico, Mr. Mendoza moved to California with his family before they settled in Lufkin, where he graduated from high school magna cum laude in 2009; he studied Spanish literature at The University of Texas at Austin, and even before he graduated in 2012, he had already worked on the campaigns of Representatives James White and Jim Landtroop and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz; since then, he has contributed his time and energy to FreedomWorks and the campaigns of State Senator Konni Burton and Governor Greg Abbott; in 2014, he was proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his duties as chief of staff with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Saul Mendoza for his service as chief of staff for State Representative James White and extend to him sincere 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. Mendoza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2424 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House