H.R. No. 1524
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roel Benavides has ably served his fellow Texans as
committee director for the House Homeland Security and Public
Safety Committee during the 87th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Benavides has provided vital assistance to the
committee's chair, State Representative James White, and its other
members as they have dealt with issues related to law enforcement,
crime prevention, security services, and homeland security; and
WHEREAS, In performing his duties as committee director,
Mr. Benavides has drawn on a wealth of experience with both the
house and the senate; he has previously served as a legislative
aide, a legislative director, and an assistant clerk for the
Corrections Committee; moreover, he has worked on campaigns for the
Texas House and for the U.S. Congress; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Greater Houston area,
Mr. Benavides first took an interest in politics while in high
school; he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston
with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2014, and that same
year, he began his career with the Texas Legislature as an intern;
and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and commitment
to excellence, Roel Benavides has made significant contributions to
the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee, and he is indeed
deserving of recognition for his outstanding record of achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Roel Benavides for his service as
committee director for the House Homeland Security and Public
Safety Committee in the office of State Representative James White
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. Benavides as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House