H.R. No. 690
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Peggy Jean Ford served her fellow Texans as an
intern in the office of State Representative Christina Morales on
March 8, 2023, and she recently helped her basketball team win third
place at a Special Olympics competition; and
WHEREAS, During her internship, P.J. Ford gained experience
in the field of public service and learned more about the
legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star
State; and
WHEREAS, A talented athlete, Ms. Ford has participated in
Special Olympics for nearly two and a half decades, competing in
basketball, softball, bocce, powerlifting, aquatics, and bowling;
she has won hundreds of medals in area, regional, and state
competitions; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ford has further distinguished herself as a
passionate advocate for individuals with intellectual
disabilities, and in 2013, she became a member of the Special
Olympics Texas Global Messengers and the Athlete Leadership
Program; during her leisure hours, she enjoys cooking, baking, and
spending time with her loved ones; in the future, she hopes to
establish her own gluten-free bakery; and
WHEREAS, P.J. Ford has demonstrated remarkable skill and
dedication in all her endeavors, and she is indeed deserving of
special recognition for her many achievements; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Peggy Jean Ford for her service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Christina
Morales and congratulate her on her success as a Special Olympics
athlete; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Morales of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 690 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House