88R32716 CJM-D

By: Bell of Montgomery H.R. No. 2309

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Throughout the 88th Legislative Session, State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. has benefited immeasurably from the outstanding work of his dedicated staff; and

WHEREAS, Travis Griffin has demonstrated exemplary leadership as Representative Bell's chief of staff; he has served with the Texas Legislature for 10 legislative sessions, including 5 as a chief of staff with the House of Representatives; he previously acted as political director of the Republican Party of Texas and as the first executive director of the Innovation & Technology Caucus of the Texas House; and

WHEREAS, Back for his second session with the House of Representatives, Kyle Camera has helped carry forth Representative Bell's legislative agenda in his role as legislative director; during the interim, he serves as a campaign consultant and project manager, providing expert guidance to candidates and their staff; he is particularly known for his abilities in social media enhancement and graphic and media design; and

WHEREAS, Having previously worked in Representative Bell's office during the 85th Legislative Session, district director Nira Miller has played a vital role in managing the representative's district office; a former congressional staffer, she has also worked on congressional campaigns and coordinated media relations for think tanks, government agencies, and nonprofits; and

WHEREAS, Anagha Uppal has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a policy analyst during the legislative session; involved in renewable energy and sustainability, she is a data scientist and project manager who has spent time in academia and worked for nonprofits and for the United Nations; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, legislative aides John Durr and Mindy Escobedo have provided invaluable support by undertaking a wide variety of challenging tasks; Mr. Durr has worked for the Texas Legislature for five legislative sessions, including two with the House of Representatives; a student at Lamar University, Ms. Escobedo has served as a university ambassador, as Zeta Tau Alpha president, and as recording secretary for the Mexican Heritage Society; and

WHEREAS, These esteemed public employees have performed their duties with great skill and dedication, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their exemplary service and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for each member of the staff as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.