HR1278 - Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

      H.R. No. 1278       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Benjamin Keith Abell has distinguished himself in   his responsibilities as a senior legislative aide in the office of   State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 89th Legislative   Session; and          WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Abell has provided   vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks,   including managing the calendar and coordinating policy events for   the legislator, communicating with government agencies and   advocacy coalitions, and drafting speeches, press releases, and   talking points; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the   field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative   process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Abell has further contributed to the work of the   Texas House of Representatives as a director for special projects   and emerging issues and as an advisor; his previous experience also   includes serving as a regulatory compliance consultant, as regional   organizing director for the Connecticut Democratic Party, and as a   confined space technical rescuer and safety specialist; a combat   veteran, he served in the U.S. Army as a military intelligence   analyst in Afghanistan; and          WHEREAS, Benjamin Abell has performed his duties as a senior   legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed   deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as   a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative   Yvonne Davis and extend to him sincere 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. Abell as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Y. Davis of Dallas     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1278 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House