H.R. No. 2247

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Kristina Maria Garza has rendered invaluable service to the office of Representative David McQuade Leibowitz, and her 30th birthday on June 12, 2009, provides a fitting opportunity to recognize her outstanding efforts; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Northwestern University, Ms. Garza earned her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law and has since built a notable resume through her work as an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Brownsville, law clerk to Judge Felix Recio, and corporate associate with Kaye Scholer, L.L.P.; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Garza also gained valuable experience as field manager for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc., and the Karen Huber campaign; she currently serves as legislative director for Representative Leibowitz, and her dedicated efforts have been beneficial to ensuring the best interests of many Texas citizens; in all of her endeavors, she has received the support of a loving family, including her parents, Joe and Nikki Garza and her brother, Joey Garza; and

WHEREAS, By sharing her expertise on issues and contributing countless hours of hard work, Kristina Garza has helped to ensure that the constituents of House District 117 and the citizens of the Lone Star State are well served; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kristina Maria Garza on her 30th birthday and commend her for her contributions to the office of State Representative David McQuade Leibowitz; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Leibowitz

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2247 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House