88S40826 JRI-D By: Kacal H.R. No. 97 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Terra Willett has ably served her fellow Texans as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Kyle Kacal; and WHEREAS, Since first joining the representative's staff in 2013, Ms. Willett has provided vital leadership and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the residents of House District 12; her resourcefulness, expertise, and initiative have earned the appreciation of her colleagues, and she has served as an influential mentor to numerous legislative employees; moreover, she has distinguished herself through her tireless work as an advocate for agriculture groups and rural communities throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Ms. Willett has more than two decades of experience in the Capitol community; prior to overseeing Representative Kacal's staff, she served in the offices of Speaker James E. "Pete" Laney, Speaker Tom Craddick, State Representative Richard "Rick" Hardcastle, and State Representative Vicki Truitt; she is a 2001 graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her duties as chief of staff 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, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Terra Willett for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Kyle Kacal 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. Willett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.