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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislature, Blake I. Allen has ably |
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served his fellow Texans as deputy district director in the office |
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of State Representative Scott Sanford; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's resourcefulness and initiative are |
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greatly appreciated by his colleagues, and his contributions to |
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carrying forth Representative Sanford's legislative agenda have |
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helped meet the needs of the constituents of House District 70; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland, |
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Mr. Allen founded the off-road club, played an active role in |
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student government, and served as captain of the soccer team during |
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his senior year; he went on to play collegiately at Eureka College, |
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where he was again selected as team captain his senior year, and he |
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also earned a spot on the academic all-conference team; he obtained |
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his bachelor's degree in political science, history, and economics |
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in 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Allen has gained a wide range of experience |
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through the years, working as a coffeehouse manager, an oilfield |
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roughneck and welder, a building operations manager, and a |
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substitute teacher; in addition, he has shared his time and talents |
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as a policy advisor for several political campaigns; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his |
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duties as deputy district director with skill and determination, |
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and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Blake I. Allen for his service as deputy |
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district director in the office of State Representative Scott |
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Sanford and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued success |
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in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |