Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1730
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Patrick Bresette retired as executive director of
6	6	Children's Defense Fund-Texas in April 2023, drawing to a close an
7	7	exemplary career in public policy spanning more than three decades;
8	8	and
9	9	WHEREAS, Appointed executive director in 2014, Mr. Bresette
10	10	was instrumental in securing millions of dollars in dedicated
11	11	funding to support the organization's mission; he built a strong
12	12	team by fostering a culture of compassion and care, enabling staff
13	13	members to make a significant positive impact even during
14	14	exceptionally challenging times; under his leadership, the Texas
15	15	office expanded direct child health outreach and enrollment, and it
16	16	increased advocacy and organizing efforts in behalf of the
17	17	uninsured; moreover, it developed a new youth civic education and
18	18	engagement initiative and served as a voice for immigrant children
19	19	and families; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Mr. Bresette previously served as executive
21	21	director of Public Works, a nonprofit organization committed to
22	22	promoting greater understanding and appreciation of the vital role
23	23	of the public sector and civic responsibility; he traveled
24	24	nationally to help leaders and activists around the country make a
25	25	compelling case for public systems and structures at the local,
26	26	state, and federal levels; from 1991 to 2004, he served as associate
27	27	director of the Austin-based Center for Public Policy Priorities,
28	28	where he launched the Texas Kids Count Initiative and guided the
29	29	organization's child advocacy work; and
30	30	WHEREAS, Dedicated to assisting low-income Texas families,
31	31	Mr. Bresette led statewide coalitions to advance shared
32	32	legislative priorities, and he testified before state house and
33	33	senate committees and administrative hearings; he has been much in
34	34	demand as a consultant, speaker, and trainer; and
35	35	WHEREAS, A Washington, D.C., native, Mr. Bresette earned a
36	36	bachelor's degree in fine arts in sculpture from the New York State
37	37	College of Ceramics at Alfred University; he went on to complete a
38	38	master's degree at The University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of
39	39	Public Affairs; his retirement will afford him more time to spend
40	40	with his treasured family and to pursue such interests as
41	41	carpentry, design, neon art and sculpture, cooking, barbecuing, and
42	42	gardening; and
43	43	WHEREAS, Patrick Bresette devoted his career to creating
44	44	positive social change and improving the lives of children and
45	45	families, and as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
46	46	life, he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions; now,
47	47	therefore, be it
48	48	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
49	49	Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick Bresette on his retirement
50	50	as executive director of Children's Defense Fund-Texas and extend
51	51	to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
52	52	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
53	53	prepared for Mr. Bresette as an expression of high regard by the
54	54	Texas House of Representatives.
55	55	Talarico
56	56	______________________________
57	57	Speaker of the House
58	58	I certify that H.R. No. 1730 was adopted by the House on May
59	59	12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
60	60	______________________________
61	61	Chief Clerk of the House