Bill Text: TX HR2379 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2379

Bill Title: Commending the staff of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. for their service.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-29 - Reported enrolled [HR2379 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2379-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2379



	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, Working tirelessly to keep the office running
	smoothly throughout the session, Mindy Escobedo has served as both
	an administrative aide and a legislative aide; a student at Lamar
	University, she has held the positions of university ambassador,
	Zeta Tau Alpha president, and recording secretary for the Mexican
	Heritage Society; moreover, she frequently volunteers her time and
	talents in behalf of her community; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, legislative aide John Durr
	has provided invaluable support by undertaking a wide variety of
	challenging tasks, including performing constituency services and
	analyzing policy; a native Austinite, he has worked for the Texas
	Legislature for five legislative sessions, including two with the
	House of Representatives; 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.

	Bell of Montgomery

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2379 was adopted by the House on May
	29, 2023, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House