H.R. No. 2364 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Christianna Augusta McAfee has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Christian Manuel during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Ms. McAfee first joined the staff as an intern but was later promoted to a full-time legislative aide; during her tenure, she has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; 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, The daughter of Natasha McCray and Jeremy McAfee, Sr., Ms. McAfee graduated summa cum laude from Beaumont United High School as a member of the Class of 2022; she is currently a pre-law student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication and leadership, with a minor in African and African diaspora studies; active in her campus community, she has joined the UT Black Studies Department Student Outreach Coordinating Team and served the Black Student Alliance Freshman Action Team as co-chair, executive ambassador, and delegate; moreover, she has volunteered with the Austin Humane Society and taken part in a junior fellowship with the Austin Independent School District board of trustees; her achievements also include being crowned queen of the Neches River Festival in Beaumont in April 2022, becoming the first African American to hold that title; and WHEREAS, Christianna McAfee has performed her duties as a legislative aide 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 Christianna Augusta McAfee for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Christian Manuel 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. McAfee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Manuel ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2364 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House