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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ben Cooper has distinguished himself in his |
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responsibilities as a policy analyst in the office of State |
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Representative Steve Toth during the 89th Legislative Session; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Cooper has worked as a |
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policy analyst and provided vital assistance in handling a wide |
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variety of challenging tasks; among other essential functions, he |
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has helped draft and edit legislative materials, led research and |
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policy development efforts related to electoral and environmental |
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issues, and worked to improve the office's internal information |
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systems; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of |
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public service, he has learned more about the legislative process |
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and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper is a graduate of the University of |
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Houston, where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering and has |
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contributed to a number of groundbreaking research projects; |
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dedicated to public service and advocacy, he has testified before |
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the U.S. House of Representatives about the positive impacts of |
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educational technology, met with the U.S. Secretary of Education to |
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discuss reforms for students with learning disabilities, and |
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advocated at the federal level for the expansion of testing |
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accommodations; and |
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WHEREAS, Ben Cooper has performed his duties as a policy |
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analyst with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Ben Cooper for his service as a policy |
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analyst in the office of State Representative Steve Toth and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |