H.R. No. 1310 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Paolo Martinez has ably served his fellow Texans as an aide in the office of State Representative Gene Wu during the 87th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Martinez has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, An alumnus of Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Mr. Martinez attended The University of Texas at San Antonio before transferring to UT Austin, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in government; active in his community, he volunteered with a local political campaign, cofounded Houston Youth Activists, and participated in AmeriCorps; moreover, he has served as a youth program lead and volunteer manager for the Houston branch of the American Red Cross; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his duties as a legislative aide 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 87th Texas Legislature hereby commend Paolo Martinez for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gene Wu 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wu ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1310 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House