Bill Text: TX HR271 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 271 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Amanda K. Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR271 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR271-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 271



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Houston City Council member Amanda K. Edwards is
	being recognized for her community service at the Fifth Annual
	Maxine Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon on September
	9, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters
	of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston;
	established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by
	the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women
	from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social
	justice and advance human rights; and
	WHEREAS, Amanda Edwards serves as the at-large
	representative in Position 4 on the Houston City Council, where she
	is currently vice chair of the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee
	and a member of the Economic Development and Transportation,
	Technology, and Infrastructure Committees; focused on addressing
	fiscal issues and the needs of the city's urban core, she brings to
	her post a wealth of valuable experience gained through her work as
	an attorney specializing in public finance matters; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Edwards holds a bachelor's degree from Emory
	University and a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School; she
	served as a judicial law clerk in Louisiana before returning to her
	native Houston to enter private practice and public service; active
	in the community, she is the immediate past chair of Project Row
	Houses and has served on the boards of several other nonprofits, and
	her contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognitions
	from a host of publications; and
	WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, Amanda Edwards has given
	freely of her time and talents for the benefit of her fellow
	citizens, and her dedication and generosity are an inspiration to
	all who know her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Amanda K.
	Edwards on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the
	Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine
	Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon and extend to her
	sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Ms. Edwards as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Dutton

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 271 was adopted by the House on August
	15, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House