H.R. No. 988
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Deposition Reporters
Association are gathering in Austin on April 18, 2023, in
celebration of Texas Deposition Reporting Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, TEXDRA represents Texas-certified shorthand
reporters and court reporting firms across the state, and it plays
an instrumental role in recruiting, training, and mentoring
individuals in the field of court reporting; the organization also
advocates for measures to promote and modernize the profession; and
WHEREAS, Certified shorthand reporters are regulated by the
Judicial Branch Certification Commission of the Supreme Court of
Texas, and they are integral to the state's judicial system; these
skilled individuals maintain the highest standards of
transparency, honesty, and hard work to ensure that all testimony
is accurately recorded; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, shorthand reporters in Texas have
demonstrated remarkable adaptability and determination; following
the Supreme Court's order to take depositions remotely, they not
only complied with the ruling but also achieved greater efficiency,
resulting in reduced litigation costs; they have also adopted new
technologies such as secure digital transcripts that ensure the
integrity of documents while conserving paper; and
WHEREAS, All those associated with TEXDRA are deserving of
special recognition for their important work and service to the
State of Texas and its courts, and it is indeed a pleasure to
welcome them to Austin on their legislative day; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 18, 2023, as Texas Deposition
Reporting Day at the State Capitol and extend to the members of the
Texas Deposition Reporters Association sincere best wishes for
continued success in their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 988 was adopted by the House on April
20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House