Bill Text: TX HR1082 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Nepal's ambassador to the United States, on the occasion of his visit to Irving.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-18 - Reported enrolled [HR1082 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1082-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1082

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Nepal's ambassador to the
United States, is visiting Irving from May 14 to 15, 2021, at the
invitation of the Himalayan Democratic Club of Irving; and
WHEREAS, On February 6, 2021, Ambassador Khatiwada arrived in
Washington, D.C., to take up his new post; he has served his
government in a number of important roles over the years, including
special economic advisor to the prime minister, minister for
finance, and, simultaneously, spokesperson for the government and
minister for information and communications; in addition, he is a
former member of the Nepalese National Assembly, and he served
twice as vice chair of the National Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Ambassador Khatiwada has extensive experience in
economics and finance; from 2006 to 2009, he was a senior economist
at the regional center of the United Nations Development Programme
for Asia and the Pacific, and during his career in the banking
industry, he rose to become governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, the
central bank of Nepal; he holds a doctorate in monetary economics
from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Economics, as well as
master's degrees in both economics and public administration from
Tribhuvan University; and
WHEREAS, Among his many accolades, Ambassador Khatiwada has
received such national awards as the Suprabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu,
Sukirtimaya Rastra Deep, and Prasiddha Prabal Jana Sewa Shree,
conferred by the president of Nepal for his outstanding public
service in various capacities; and
WHEREAS, Ambassador Khatiwada has greatly distinguished
himself at the highest levels through his ability and expertise,
and it is indeed a pleasure to welcome him to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Nepal's
ambassador to the United States, on the occasion of his visit to
Irving and extend to him sincere best wishes for a memorable and
enjoyable experience; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ambassador Khatiwada as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Meza
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1082 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House