89R20855 JRI-D By: Leo Wilson H.R. No. 995 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Samuel Yates has ably served his fellow Texans as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Yates has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Houston, Mr. Yates is a graduate of Liberty University Online Academy; he is currently pursuing an associate's degree at Lone Star College-Cyfair and plans to eventually earn a bachelor's degree in economics and a law degree; in addition to volunteering for the 2024 Donald Trump presidential campaign, he has served as a delegate at the state Republican Party convention and as an alternate delegate at the national GOP convention; he has also worked with underserved communities as a volunteer with Sports Quest; and WHEREAS, Samuel Yates has performed his duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Samuel Yates for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Yates as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.