H.R. No. 2176
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nicole Hawkins ably served her fellow Texans as the
constituent services and outreach manager in the office of State
Representative Chris Turner during the 87th Legislature and the
succeeding interim; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hawkins worked in Representative Turner's
office from July 2021 until November 2022, and over the course of
her tenure, she tirelessly supported the representative's efforts
in behalf of his constituents; an astute and empathetic problem
solver, she helped residents with a range of issues; she drafted
constituent correspondence and communications, implemented
constituent recognition programs, and organized such events as a
drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic and multiple town hall
meetings; moreover, she assisted with legislation to protect the
rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Christian University with a
degree in journalism and political science, Ms. Hawkins currently
serves as a communications associate at the George W. Bush
Institute; she has previously completed internships with the City
of Arlington, the HOLLAND Collective, and a number of news
publications; in addition, she has served as a casework specialist
for the Texas House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee performed her duties
in Representative Turner's office with skill and dedication, and
she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Nicole Hawkins for her service as
constituent services and outreach manager in the office of State
Representative Chris Turner and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Hawkins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2176 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House