H.R. No. 1831 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brian Kennedy was elected to represent District 1 on the El Paso City Council in December 2022; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the duties of his office, Mr. Kennedy draws on a wealth of valuable experience; he has worked in military intelligence as an interpreter and interrogator, and his other roles over the past four decades include service as vice president of operations for a number of radio stations and as a disc jockey; he also spearheaded a public-private partnership that manages the El Paso County Coliseum and established the El Paso Sports Commission; in addition, he has enjoyed a rewarding career as an attorney, and he operates his own law practice; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kennedy has further contributed to his community as an avid and longtime supporter of youth sports and through his service on a variety of boards, including those for the Sun Bowl, Viva! El Paso, the City of El Paso Historic Landmark Commission, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso, and the local FBI Citizens Academy; in all his endeavors, he benefits from the love and support of his wife, Dennece Knight, and he takes great pride in their six children; and WHEREAS, Each day, public servants improve the quality of life for their fellow citizens in innumerable ways, and the efforts of Brian Kennedy will help to make El Paso an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brian Kennedy on his election to the El Paso City Council and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful term; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Kennedy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1831 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House