89R23949 JRI-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 966
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ayaan Moledina has distinguished himself through
his exceptional work as an advocate for the youth community in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, A student at St. Stephen's Episcopal School in
Austin, Mr. Moledina serves as federal policy director of Students
Engaged In Advancing Texas and vice chair of the organization's
board; among his many duties, he has championed legislative efforts
regarding suicide prevention, bullying, mental health, and youth
representation in government; he also worked on federal policy
during his internship with the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention; as the deputy executive director of the Youth Power
Project, he helped organize the 2024 White House Youth Suicide
Prevention Roundtable, guided advocacy at the Texas Legislature,
and assisted with bills at the local, state, and national levels;
and
WHEREAS, This accomplished young Texan has been involved in
several other advocacy groups, including as public health student
ambassador for ProtectUS, as advocacy associate for Voters of
Tomorrow, as director of partnerships for GENup, and as vice
president of ambassador training and activation for Teens For
Vaccines; he has further given of his time and talents as a board
member of Team ENOUGH, This Is My Brave, and the Round Rock ISD
School Health Advisory Council and as digital director of the
American Muslim and Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council, CALPAK
Education Services, and the Pakistani-American Democratic Club of
Orange County; moreover, he participates in his school's chapter of
Active Minds, and he previously served as a
Watson-Eckhardt-Talarico Campaign Academy fellow for the Travis
County Democratic Party and as a civic engagement fellow for Asian
Texans for Justice; in addition, he has completed internships in
the offices of State Representative Vikki Goodwin,
U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, and California State Senator
Dr. Richard Pan; and
WHEREAS, Ayaan Moledina has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to engaging in the legislative process and to improving
the lives of his fellow young Texans, and his myriad efforts are
indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ayaan Moledina for his advocacy on youth
issues and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Moledina as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.