H.R. No. 1496 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jourdan K. Spence has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as an aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Spence has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, such as researching bills, corresponding with constituents, and monitoring the House Committee on Transportation and legislation sponsored by Representative Davis; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; he previously served the Texas Senate as a messenger and assistant sergeant-at-arms; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas State University, Mr. Spence earned a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in political communication in 2021; he held a variety of leadership positions within the campus community, including communications director of the College Democrats of America Black Caucus and director of freshman leadership and senator at-large with the Texas State University student government; moreover, he has benefited Hays County in his role as a parliamentarian; and WHEREAS, Jourdan Spence has performed his duties as a legislative aide 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 Jourdan K. Spence for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis 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. Spence as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1496 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House