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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Peggy Jean Ford served her fellow Texans as an |
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intern in the office of State Representative Christina Morales on |
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March 8, 2023, and she recently helped her basketball team win third |
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place at a Special Olympics competition; and |
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WHEREAS, During her internship, P.J. Ford gained experience |
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in the field of public service and learned more about the |
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legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star |
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State; and |
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WHEREAS, A talented athlete, Ms. Ford has participated in |
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Special Olympics for nearly two and a half decades, competing in |
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basketball, softball, bocce, powerlifting, aquatics, and bowling; |
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she has won hundreds of medals in area, regional, and state |
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competitions; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Ford has further distinguished herself as a |
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passionate advocate for individuals with intellectual |
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disabilities, and in 2013, she became a member of the Special |
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Olympics Texas Global Messengers and the Athlete Leadership |
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Program; during her leisure hours, she enjoys cooking, baking, and |
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spending time with her loved ones; in the future, she hopes to |
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establish her own gluten-free bakery; and |
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WHEREAS, P.J. Ford has demonstrated remarkable skill and |
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dedication in all her endeavors, and she is indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for her many achievements; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Peggy Jean Ford for her service as a |
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legislative intern in the office of State Representative Christina |
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Morales and congratulate her on her success as a Special Olympics |
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athlete; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |