H.R. No. 2596 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ben Utley has ably served his fellow Texans as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jason Villalba during the 85th Legislature; and WHEREAS, Mr. Utley's resourcefulness and initiative have earned the appreciation of his colleagues, and his contributions to carrying forth Representative Villalba's legislative agenda have helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his duties as legislative director 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 Ben Utley for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jason Villalba 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. Utley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Villalba ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2596 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House