H.R. No. 1827

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislature, Blake I. Allen has ably
	served his fellow Texans as deputy district director in the office
	of State Representative Scott Sanford; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's resourcefulness and initiative are
	greatly appreciated by his colleagues, and his contributions to
	carrying forth Representative Sanford's legislative agenda have
	helped meet the needs of the constituents of House District 70; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland,
	Mr. Allen founded the off-road club, played an active role in
	student government, and served as captain of the soccer team during
	his senior year; he went on to play collegiately at Eureka College,
	where he was again selected as team captain his senior year, and he
	also earned a spot on the academic all-conference team; he obtained
	his bachelor's degree in political science, history, and economics
	in 2010; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Allen has gained a wide range of experience
	through the years, working as a coffeehouse manager, an oilfield
	roughneck and welder, a building operations manager, and a
	substitute teacher; in addition, he has shared his time and talents
	as a policy advisor for several political campaigns; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his
	duties as deputy district director with skill and determination,
	and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Blake I. Allen for his service as deputy
	district director in the office of State Representative Scott
	Sanford and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued success
	in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Sanford
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1827 was adopted by the House on May
	8, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House