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By: Dutton H.R. No. 271
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston City Council member Amanda K. Edwards is
being recognized for her community service at the Fifth Annual
Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon on September
9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters
of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston;
established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by
the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women
from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social
justice and advance human rights; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Edwards serves as the at-large
representative in Position 4 on the Houston City Council, where she
is currently vice chair of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee
and a member of the Economic Development and Transportation,
Technology, and Infrastructure Committees; focused on addressing
fiscal issues and the needs of the city's urban core, she brings to
her post a wealth of valuable experience gained through her work as
an attorney specializing in public finance matters; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Edwards holds a bachelor's degree from Emory
University and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School; she
served as a judicial law clerk in Louisiana before returning to her
native Houston to enter private practice and public service; active
in the community, she is the immediate past chair of Project Row
Houses and has served on the boards of several other nonprofits, and
her contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognitions
from a host of publications; and
WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, Amanda Edwards has given
freely of her time and talents for the benefit of her fellow
citizens, and her dedication and generosity are an inspiration to
all who know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Amanda K.
Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the
Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine
Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Edwards as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.