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                   WHEREAS, Women's History Month is held in March to celebrate  | 
         
         
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            the myriad contributions made by women in every field and facet of  | 
         
         
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            our society, and this observance provides a fitting opportunity to  | 
         
         
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            recognize the exemplary service of Tracey Jerome; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, Ms. Jerome has distinguished herself through her  | 
         
         
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            dedicated efforts as senior deputy city manager for the City of El  | 
         
         
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            Paso, and the skill and professionalism she has demonstrated in  | 
         
         
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            this important role have earned her the respect and admiration of  | 
         
         
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            her fellow Texans; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, Through her deep commitment to her duties,  | 
         
         
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            Ms. Jerome greatly benefits the citizens she serves, and her  | 
         
         
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            achievements make her a worthy role model for other women in  | 
         
         
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            municipal government; and | 
         
         
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                   WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is fortunate to have passionate  | 
         
         
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            and engaged leaders like Tracey Jerome, and she may take  | 
         
         
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            justifiable pride in her contributions and in the inspiring example  | 
         
         
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            she has set for others; now, therefore, be it | 
         
         
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                   RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas  | 
         
         
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            Legislature hereby commend Tracey Jerome for her service as senior  | 
         
         
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            deputy city manager for the City of El Paso and extend to her  | 
         
         
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            sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors;  | 
         
         
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            and, be it further | 
         
         
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                   RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be  | 
         
         
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            prepared for Ms. Jerome as an expression of high regard by the Texas  | 
         
         
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            House of Representatives. | 
         
         
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            Ordaz | 
         
         
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            Speaker of the House      | 
         
         
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                   I certify that H.R. No. 796 was adopted by the House on April  | 
         
         
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            5, 2023, by a non-record vote. | 
         
         
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            Chief Clerk of the House    | 
         
         
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