HR305 - Congratulating Ann Manning of Lubbock on receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

      H.R. No. 305       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Ann Manning of Lubbock is being presented with a   Distinguished Alumni Award by the Texas Tech University School of   Law at its annual gala on March 1, 2025; and          WHEREAS, A member of the School of Law's Class of 1984,   Ms. Manning completed her bachelor's degree at Texas Tech as well;   she is the managing shareholder of Underwood Law's Lubbock office   and the only attorney in the city who is certified in labor and   employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; and          WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, Ms. Manning has represented   the Lubbock Independent School District; she works closely with a   number of school districts on such matters as employment contracts,   wage disputes, discipline, student privacy, and open government   law; widely known for her expertise, she has presented at annual   seminars for districts on pressing legal topics, and she is a Texas   Education Association Certified Provider of Continuing Education   for both school boards and educators; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Manning represents many other longtime clients,   including employers, universities, churches, and financial   institutions; her work has often been cited, forming a valuable   contribution to case law; and          WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Ms. Manning has held a   number of leadership roles, including board member for the State   Bar of Texas School Law Section and chair of the Texas Council of   School Attorneys; her accomplishments have earned her recognition   for many consecutive years by "Texas Super Lawyers" and "Best   Lawyers in America"; moreover, she was named a top attorney in   employment law by Texas Monthly , and in 2016 the Lubbock YWCA   selected her as a Women of Excellence honoree; and          WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Ann Manning has upheld   the highest standards of her profession, and she is truly deserving   of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Ann Manning on receiving a   Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech University School of   Law 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. Manning as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Tepper   Smithee     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 305 was adopted by the House on March   6, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House