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By: Castro H.R. No. 1200
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, It is always a pleasure to welcome international
visitors to the Lone Star State, and it is a particular privilege to
recognize Jacqueline Ann Willis, the Hong Kong commissioner to the
United States, on her visit to the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Since 1999 the most senior representative in North
America of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government,
Miss Willis directs all of that government's economic development,
trade policy, and constituency-building activities in the United
States; in addition, she supervises the work of the Hong Kong
economic and trade offices in Washington, D.C., New York, and San
Francisco; and
WHEREAS, Miss Willis attended the University of Hong Kong and
joined the Hong Kong government as an administrative officer
following her graduation; during the course of her career, she has
worked as the deputy secretary for health and welfare, deputy
secretary for education and manpower, and commissioner for labor in
Hong Kong; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional public servant, Miss Willis brings to
her present office both deep experience and consummate expertise,
and Texans look forward to working closely with Miss Willis as this
state seeks to expand its already significant trade relationship
with the dynamic metropolis she represents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby welcome Jacqueline Ann Willis to the State
Capitol and extend to her sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
memorable visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Miss Willis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.