H.R. No. 2217
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Destiny Montemayor has distinguished herself in her
responsibilities as a legislative assistant in the office of State
Representative Jarvis Johnson during the 88th Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Montemayor joined the staff as a participant in
the Texas Legislative Internship Program; during her time at the
State Capitol, she has provided vital assistance in handling a wide
variety of challenging tasks, including helping with constituent
relations, meeting with advocacy groups and stakeholders,
analyzing bills, and drafting talking points; in addition to
gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has
learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing
citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Montemayor holds a bachelor's degree in
broadcast journalism with a minor in Spanish as well as a master's
degree in educational leadership and policy studies, and she is
currently pursuing a juris doctor degree at the Southern University
Law Center; while completing her studies, she has served as
executive editor for the Journal of Race, Gender & Poverty, and she
has been elected president of the university's Latino Law Student
Association; she is also a member of the Student Bar Association
board; and
WHEREAS, During her eight-year career as an educator,
Ms. Montemayor taught at middle schools in the
Grapevine-Colleyville, Keller, and Birdville Independent School
Districts; a former Division I track and field athlete, she later
served as a coach for a wide variety of sports, and she is active in
her church and community; during her leisure hours, she likes to
dance, exercise, write, and spend time outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Destiny Montemayor has performed her duties as a
legislative assistant 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 Destiny Montemayor for her service as a
legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jarvis
Johnson 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. Montemayor as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
J. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2217 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House