HR1397 - Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session.

      H.R. No. 1397       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Joanna Contreras has ably served her fellow Texans   as legislative director in the office of State Representative   Jessica González during the 89th Legislature; and          WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Jo Contreras has managed   such activities as analyzing bills, facilitating office functions,   and coordinating hearings; her exceptional leadership skills have   allowed her to support the House LGBTQ Caucus and to mentor staffers   and legislative directors in other offices; moreover, her   contributions to carrying forth Representative González's   legislative agenda, including assisting with the passage of House   Bill 1203, have helped address issues facing citizens across the   Lone Star State; and          WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,   Ms. Contreras began her career as a legislative aide with Arnold   Public Affairs; she went on to serve as a scheduler and operations   manager in the office of Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and as an   assistant clerk for the House Committee on Ways and Means; since   July 2024, she has been the Voter Assistance Hotline manager for the   Texas Democratic Party, and she previously served as the   organization's primary administrator for filing; and          WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her   duties as legislative director 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 Joanna Contreras for her service as   legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica   González during the 89th Legislative Session 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. Contreras as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     González of Dallas     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1397 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House