H.R. No. 2422

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Kari Pennington has ably served the residents of Texas as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White during the 85th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Pennington has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, and her understanding of criminal justice policy was particularly beneficial to the office; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding student, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's degree in urban planning and public affairs, and she is currently pursuing a master's degree in public affairs at The University of Texas at Austin; she previously spent two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the Boston public school system; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Pennington has performed her duties as a policy analyst with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Kari Pennington for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative James White and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

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

White

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2422 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House