88R28327 EME-D
 
  By: A. Johnson of Harris H.R. No. 1591
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Danielle King, an assistant professor of
  psychological sciences at Rice University, is the recipient of a
  2023 CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program
  of the National Science Foundation; and
         WHEREAS, Among the most prestigious honors conferred by NSF,
  CAREER Awards include five-year grants to support early-career
  faculty who exemplify the highest ideals of their profession and
  who work to advance their organization's mission; each year, NSF
  presents only about 500 awards across all disciplines; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. King was selected to receive a CAREER award for
  her research on race-based threats and their impact on employees'
  mental health and well-being; her project will focus on exploring
  the potential of using organizational resources to effectively
  address the harm caused by race-based threats and promote workplace
  resilience; and
         WHEREAS, An alumna of Spelman College, Dr. King holds a
  master's degree and a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from
  Michigan State University; she has been a member of the faculty at
  Rice University since 2018; and
         WHEREAS, Through her outstanding work at Rice University,
  Danielle King has distinguished herself as an inspiring leader and
  an innovative researcher, and she may reflect with pride on this
  well-deserved recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Danielle King on receiving a 2023
  CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program of
  the National Science Foundation and extend to her sincere best
  wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Dr. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.