89R20853 AMB-D By: Leo Wilson H.R. No. 996 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elizabeth G. Alford has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Alford has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Texan, Ms. Alford attended the Barbers Hill Independent School District in Mont Belvieu, and she is currently studying government and history with an emphasis in national security in the liberal arts honors program at The University of Texas at Austin; she has established an impressive record of leadership and civic engagement, including founding and serving as president of Girls Doing Good; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Alford has performed her duties as a legislative aide 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Elizabeth G. Alford for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terri Leo Wilson 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. Alford as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.