H.R. No. 1306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Billy Streu has received the MSW Outstanding Field
Award from the Texas State University School of Social Work; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Streu is
pursuing his master of social work degree from Texas State; he is
the emergency housing voucher service coordinator for Texas
Homeless Network; in this role, he works to ensure that EHV
recipients can secure housing quickly and access services that
promote stability in their lives; he previously served the
organization as a policy analyst intern; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Streu has completed a Masters of Social Work
internship at the State Capitol benefiting residents of House
District 45; during his tenure in the office of State
Representative Erin Zwiener, he connected several constituent
families with mortgage assistance; he also provided research and
analysis as a subject matter expert on homelessness, housing,
finance, and financial social work; in addition, he held meetings
with stakeholders and contributed to the drafting of legislative
proposals used to request bill drafts for the 88th Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Lubbock, Mr. Streu has worked in
nonprofit and faith-based organizations, as well as in financial
services; he gained international experience during five years in
Bosnia-Herzegovina with Operation Mobilization, a multinational
ministry; and
WHEREAS, Billy Streu has demonstrated an admirable
commitment to economic justice and safe housing for all, and his
continuing efforts are sure to help many Texans in the years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Streu on his receipt of the
MSW Outstanding Field Award from the Texas State University School
of Social Work and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Streu as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1306 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House