H.R. No. 2022 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kent Ninomiya has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Ninomiya has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; 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; and WHEREAS, An honors student, Mr. Ninomiya is graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2023 with a history and government degree; this summer, he plans to work for U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, and in fall 2023, he will begin his graduate studies at Columbia University; he is the recipient of a Mike A. Myers Foundation Scholarship, a UT Government Department Scholarship, and a U.S. Department of Education grant to study foreign languages; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ninomiya completed an internship with the campaign team of Texas lieutenant governor candidate Mike Collier, and he worked as a legal assistant for Ninomiya Law in Round Rock; dedicated to helping his fellow citizens, he volunteers in numerous capacities, and in 2022, he launched a fundraiser to support Ukrainian refugees; moreover, he has served as a volunteer with Goodwill Central Texas of Cedar Park and as an elementary school tutor and volunteer; and WHEREAS, Kent Ninomiya 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 Kent Ninomiya for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer 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. Ninomiya as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2022 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House