H.R. No. 1190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Raychel Polk has ably served her fellow Texans as an
aide and scheduler in the office of State Representative Chris
Turner during the 87th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Polk has provided vital
assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in
addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public
service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the
issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; her many
responsibilities have included managing Representative Turner's
schedule, responding to invitations and meeting requests,
processing mail, researching bills, drafting talking points, and
preparing bill and floor packets and other materials; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Polk is currently a sophomore at Baylor
University, where she is on track to graduate with a bachelor's
degree in political science in May 2023; an honors student, she has
served as a residence hall leader and as tournament chair for Baylor
Mock Trial, and she is the professional chair and recruitment chair
of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity; while in high school, she
was elected student body president, and she distinguished herself
in additional leadership roles such as vice president of the
National Honor Society and as vice president and event coordinator
of the Multicultural Club; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her
duties as a legislative aide 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 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Raychel Polk for her service as a
legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner
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. Polk as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1190 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House