H.R. No. 1238 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lisa Elliott has greatly distinguished herself as an associate professor of mass communication at El Paso Community College; and WHEREAS, In 2015, Ms. Elliott received both the Faculty Achievement Award and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award; she strives to connect her students with professional opportunities, and she focuses her research on the impact of the digital age on cultural views of public and private space; in addition, she serves EPCC as the special projects assistant to the associate vice president of external relations, communications, and development, and she is co-chair of EPCC's 50th Anniversary Committee; and WHEREAS, Ms. Elliott completed her master's degree in popular culture at Bowling Green State University in 2005; before joining the faculty at EPCC, she enjoyed a career in the entertainment industry as a producer, and she has been affiliated with an Emmy-winning project and such companies as Carsey-Werner Television and Universal Pictures; and WHEREAS, Generously sharing her time and expertise, Ms. Elliott is a member of the advisory committees for the El Paso Film Festival and the Plaza Classic Film Festival; she also serves as president of the board of the El Paso Center for Children and as secretary of the board of the West Coronado Community Recreation Association; and WHEREAS, Through her professional accomplishments and dedication to EPCC, Lisa Elliott has earned the respect and admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby honor Lisa Elliott for her contributions to El Paso Community College 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. Elliott as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fierro ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1238 was adopted by the House on April 26, 2019, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House