HR1279 - Commending Joy Chanslor for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

      H.R. No. 1279       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Joy Chanslor has distinguished herself in her   responsibilities as a legislative intern in the office of State   Representative Yvonne Davis during the 89th Legislative Session;   and          WHEREAS, Ms. Chanslor is a participant in the Texas   Legislative Internship Program, which was founded by State Senator   Rodney Ellis in December 1990; administered by the Mickey Leland   Center on Hunger, Poverty, and World Peace at Texas Southern   University, the program provides students from Texas colleges and   universities with a unique opportunity to receive academic credit   while serving as interns in the Texas Legislature, in various state   agencies, and in local government; and          WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Chanslor has provided   vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;   in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public   service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the   issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and          WHEREAS, A recent graduate, Ms. Chanslor earned a bachelor's   degree in political science from Texas Southern University in fall   2024; she has previously worked as a staff member for State   Representative Jolanda "Jo" Jones and as a community canvasser for   Texas Tool Belt; moreover, she has generously given of her time as a   volunteer with Project C.U.R.E. and the Houston Food Bank; and          WHEREAS, Joy Chanslor has performed her duties as a   legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed   deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Joy Chanslor for her service as a   legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne   Davis and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in   all her endeavors; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Ms. Chanslor 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. 1279 was adopted by the House on May   21, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House