83R31028 JGH-D

By: McClendon H.R. No. 2978

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Josiah Biggs has ably served his fellow Texans as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Biggs has interacted with stakeholders and agency directors to discuss policy and legislation, met constituents to hear their concerns, worked to craft bills and strategize their passage, and written talking points, bill analyses, and constituent correspondence; he has performed these duties with energy and intelligence, and his initiative and hard work have contributed greatly to the effectiveness of the representative's office; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Biggs has a bachelor's degree from John Brown University and a master's degree in technology commercialization from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin; from 2007 to 2010, he served his nation at Fort Hood and in Maysan Province, Iraq, as a sergeant in the U.S. Army; in 2011, during the 82nd Legislature, he was an intern in the office of State Representative Mark Strama, and he has also worked as a volunteer, voter activation network manager, and field organizer for several political campaigns; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Josiah Biggs for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon and extend to him sincere 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. Biggs as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.