H.R. No. 1426 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Paula Blackmon was reelected as the District 9 representative on the Dallas City Council in May 2021, providing a welcome opportunity to recognize the exemplary leadership she has demonstrated over the course of her tenure; and WHEREAS, First elected in 2019, Ms. Blackmon draws on a wealth of knowledge in issues related to economic development, housing, education, and transportation; a lifelong Texan and a resident of East Dallas for 25 years, she has worked as a political strategist for campaigns at every level of government; in addition, she has served as the director of public affairs for The Real Estate Council, where she played an instrumental role in securing funding for the construction of Klyde Warren Park; and WHEREAS, The effective operation of municipal government depends on the able and dedicated efforts of our public servants, and Paula Blackmon may indeed take pride in her outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Paula Blackmon on her reelection to the Dallas City Council and extend to her sincere best wishes for another successful term in office; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Blackmon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Crockett ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1426 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House