H.R. No. 2379
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout the 88th Legislative Session, State
Representative Cecil Bell Jr. has benefited immeasurably from the
outstanding work of his dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, Travis Griffin has demonstrated exemplary
leadership as Representative Bell's chief of staff; he has served
with the Texas Legislature for 10 legislative sessions, including 5
as a chief of staff with the House of Representatives; he previously
acted as political director of the Republican Party of Texas and as
the first executive director of the Innovation & Technology Caucus
of the Texas House; and
WHEREAS, Back for his second session with the House of
Representatives, Kyle Camera has helped carry forth Representative
Bell's legislative agenda in his role as legislative director;
during the interim, he serves as a campaign consultant and project
manager, providing expert guidance to candidates and their staff;
he is particularly known for his abilities in social media
enhancement and graphic and media design; and
WHEREAS, Having previously worked in Representative Bell's
office during the 85th Legislative Session, district director Nira
Miller has played a vital role in managing the representative's
district office; a former congressional staffer, she has also
worked on congressional campaigns and coordinated media relations
for think tanks, government agencies, and nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, Anagha Uppal has distinguished herself in her
responsibilities as a policy analyst during the legislative
session; involved in renewable energy and sustainability, she is a
data scientist and project manager who has spent time in academia
and worked for nonprofits and for the United Nations; and
WHEREAS, Working tirelessly to keep the office running
smoothly throughout the session, Mindy Escobedo has served as both
an administrative aide and a legislative aide; a student at Lamar
University, she has held the positions of university ambassador,
Zeta Tau Alpha president, and recording secretary for the Mexican
Heritage Society; moreover, she frequently volunteers her time and
talents in behalf of her community; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, legislative aide John Durr
has provided invaluable support by undertaking a wide variety of
challenging tasks, including performing constituency services and
analyzing policy; a native Austinite, he has worked for the Texas
Legislature for five legislative sessions, including two with the
House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, These esteemed public employees have performed
their duties with great skill and dedication, and they are indeed
deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the staff of State Representative Cecil
Bell Jr. for their exemplary service and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for each member of the staff as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bell of Montgomery
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2379 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House