H.R. No. 284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kai Shappley of Austin has distinguished herself
through her exceptional work as an advocate for the transgender
youth community in Texas; and
WHEREAS, A clear and thoughtful communicator with maturity
beyond her 10 years, Kai has already taken part in numerous
committee hearings of the Texas Legislature; in 2017, she joined
her mother, Kimberly Shappley, in speaking out against bills that
would have banned transgender people from accessing restrooms that
match their gender identity; in April 2021, during the 87th Regular
Session, Kai offered valuable input on Senate Bills 1311 and 1646,
which sought to prevent transgender youth from receiving
gender-affirming health care, as well as Senate Bill 29, which
sought to limit transgender students' participation on sports
teams; moreover, she has raised awareness on a national level by
sharing her story in an award-winning documentary; and
WHEREAS, Kai has further distinguished herself through her
work as an actor in the Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club; she is
currently attending the fifth grade, and her favorite subjects are
math, science, and geology; in her free time, she enjoys playing
with her cats, Jake and Serenity, and listening to the music of
Dolly Parton; and
WHEREAS, By courageously speaking out on urgent legislative
issues, Kai Shappley has helped ensure that the voices of
transgender youth will not be silenced, and she is a source of
inspiration to numerous people in the Lone Star State and beyond;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Kai Shappley for
her advocacy in behalf of the transgender youth community in Texas
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Kai Shappley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Zwiener
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 284 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House