SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 516
         WHEREAS, Ibrahima Kande has distinguished himself in his
  responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State
  Senator Roland Gutierrez during the 89th Legislative Session; and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Kande has provided
  vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks,
  including facilitating meetings with constituents and lobbyists,
  tracking and reviewing legislation, and providing research-based
  insights to support stakeholder discussions; in addition to
  gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he
  has learned more about the legislative process and the issues
  facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Kande has
  worked as an executive assistant and a lead presenter at Joint
  Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; he also served as an administrative
  coordinator at deployment locations throughout the Middle East,
  and he completed an associate's degree in business
  administration at the Community College of the Air Force; before
  he was honorably discharged in 2024, he earned two Commendation
  Medals and three Achievement Medals; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Kande is a senior at Texas State University,
  where he studies leadership and has previously served as a
  noncommissioned officer and an administration cadre in the
  school's Reserve Officers' Training Corps; following his
  graduation in May 2025, he plans to complete the Texas Law
  Pipeline Program at The University of Texas at Austin School of
  Law; and
         WHEREAS, Ibrahima Kande has performed his duties as a
  legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
  deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Ibrahima Kande for his service as a
  legislative aide in the office of State Senator Roland Gutierrez
  and congratulate him on his graduation from Texas State
  University; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Kande as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Gutierrez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 14, 2025.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate