H.R. No. 1721 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The passing of Michelle Therese Adjemian of El Paso on November 16, 2022, at the age of 39, brought an immeasurable loss to her family and friends; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Bertha and Michael Adjemian, Michelle Adjemian was born on April 21, 1983; she was a committed champion for individuals with disabilities, and she tirelessly advocated for improvements to accessibility amenities; and WHEREAS, Ms. Adjemian gave generously of her time and talents to serve the local chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association as well as the City Accessibility Advisory Committee; she further distinguished herself as board president of Volar Center for Independent Living, as president of the Sun Metro Accessibility Advisory Committee, and as a peer support specialist for the Children's Disabilities Information Coalition; in addition, she organized numerous meetings, events, donation drives, and other initiatives of the Cielo Vista Neighborhood Association; and WHEREAS, Although Michelle Adjemian is deeply missed, memories of her kindness, her strength, and her dedication to her family and her fellow citizens remain to comfort and inspire those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michelle Therese Adjemian and extend heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Michelle Adjemian. Ordaz ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1721 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House