H.R. No. 2199

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislature, James W. Carter has ably served his fellow Texans as legislative director in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Carter's resourcefulness and initiative are greatly appreciated by his colleagues, and his contributions to carrying forth Representative Harper-Brown's legislative agenda have helped meet the needs of the constituents of House District 105; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in political science and economics, Mr. Carter has previously served as vice president of the Magnolia Group in Dallas, and in 2010, he managed the successful election campaign of State Representative Stefani Carter; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Carter has given back to his community as a tutor in the Fort Worth school system, a volunteer instructor for the Presidential Classroom program, and a volunteer home builder with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his duties as legislative director with skill and determination, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend James W. Carter for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Linda Harper-Brown and extend to him 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. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Harper-Brown

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2199 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House