88R26280 JRI-D
By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1461
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Saul Mendoza has ably served his fellow Texans as
chief of staff in the office of State Representative Terri
Leo-Wilson during the 88th Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Since joining Representative Leo-Wilson's staff,
Mr. Mendoza has handled a wide variety of challenging tasks and
assisted with the member's legislative agenda and her service to
constituents in Chambers and Galveston Counties; he joined the
staff after working for Representative James White, beginning as an
intern and aide during the 83rd Legislature and going on to become
legislative and communications director for the 84th Legislature;
during the 85th Legislature, he was named Representative White's
chief of staff, and over the course of his tenure, he assisted with
a number of bills focused on criminal justice and law enforcement
reforms; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ucareo, Michoacán, Mexico, Mr. Mendoza grew
up in Lufkin and studied Spanish literature at The University of
Texas at Austin; by the time he graduated in 2012, he had already
worked on the campaigns of Representative White and U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz and had served in the office of Representative Jim
Landtroop during the 82nd Legislature; he has also contributed his
time and energy to FreedomWorks and to the campaigns of State
Senator Konni Burton and Governor Greg Abbott; in 2014, he was proud
to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, and he was
named Best Legislative Director by Capitol Crowd in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Saul Mendoza has performed his duties as chief of
staff with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of
special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Saul Mendoza for his service as chief of
staff for State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mendoza as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.