H.R. No. 1205
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ashika Ganguly of Austin is receiving her master's
degree in education policy and planning from The University of
Texas at Austin in May 2023; and
WHEREAS, A 2016 graduate of UT Austin, Ms. Ganguly earned her
bachelor's degree in applied learning and development; she taught
fifth grade STEM subjects in the Austin Independent School District
for five years, and her experiences led her to pursue advanced
studies in order to help shape policy affecting children in
vulnerable communities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ganguly's research interests include gifted
education access for underserved populations, teacher retention
and recruitment, and disruption of the school to prison pipeline;
as an Archer Fellow, she completed a policy internship in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, During her studies, Ms. Ganguly worked as a graduate
assistant in the UT Office of the Dean of Students, developing
leadership curriculum for undergrads; she currently serves as
legislative director for State Representative John Bucy and as his
office's point of contact for education matters; in her free time,
she enjoys fitness activities, trying new recipes, and spending
time with friends and her treasured canine companion, Rani; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to expanding and improving educational
opportunities for all, Ashika Ganguly has demonstrated exceptional
initiative in pursuing her academic and career goals, and she may
indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ashika Ganguly on receiving her
master's degree in education policy and planning from The
University of Texas at Austin and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Ganguly as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bucy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1205 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House