H.R. No. 2307
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The closing days of the 88th Regular Session offer
the opportunity to honor the members of the Texas Legislative Study
Group for their essential contributions; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1993, the Texas Legislative Study Group
is an official caucus of the Texas House of Representatives that
relies on facts and evidence to promote progressive solutions to
the challenges facing the citizens of the Lone Star State; the
organization initially began as a group of legislators coordinating
information and floor strategy, and today, the members of the LSG's
full-time staff provide nonpartisan legislative research as well as
daily floor reports with analysis on each bill that the House
Calendars Committee sets for floor consideration; the duties of the
policy analysts involve attending committee meetings and
consulting with advocates, staff members, and policy experts to
study all aspects of a bill before making a recommendation; and
WHEREAS, Guided by executive director Samantha Ruelas and
deputy director Devan Daniel, the LSG staff for the 88th Session
includes Ed Martin, Maristel Aguilar, La'Dereka Christian, Brian
Dusablon, Laticia Jeffers, Savannah Lee, Stefanie Page, Carl
Schwartz, Drew Tonjes, Jade Tucker, and Nzingha Williams-Eugene;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislative Study Group
have performed their duties as policy analysts with skill and
dedication, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for their
outstanding work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the staff of the Texas Legislative Study
Group and extend to the members sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the LSG as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Walle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2307 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House