89R31864 HMR-D

By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1412

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Sarah Batson has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 89th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Batson has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, which have included briefing the office on budgetary and school finance matters; 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, Ms. Batson holds bachelor's degrees in political communications and government from The University of Texas at Austin as well as a master's degree in public affairs from the institution's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs; she has previously served as a graduate policy intern in the office of Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard, a legislative aide in the office of State Senator Nathan Johnson, and a communications aide in the office of State Representative Vikki Goodwin; moreover, she has been active in a variety of voter engagement initiatives and has served as program coordinator for TX Votes; and

WHEREAS, Sarah Batson has performed her duties as a legislative aide 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Sarah Batson for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer 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. Batson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.