HR1407 - Commending Cynthia Van Maanen for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer.

      H.R. No. 1407       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Cynthia Van Maanen has ably served her fellow Texans   as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Trey   Martinez Fischer during the 89th Legislature; and          WHEREAS, Since becoming a legislative employee, Ms. Van   Maanen has contributed to the workings of state government   firsthand; handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, she has   provided vital leadership and helped ensure the efficient operation   of the representative's office; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Van Maanen has earned the respect and admiration   of her colleagues for her extensive knowledge of policy and   parliamentary procedure, and she has distinguished herself as a   supportive mentor to younger staff members; she is a former   executive director of the Travis County Democratic Party, and   during the 85th and 87th Legislative Sessions, she was a   legislative director and policy analyst in the office of State   Representative Lina Ortega; in addition, she has worked as a policy   advisor for Austin mayor pro tem Delia Garza as well as a business   process specialist in the City of Austin's Small and Minority   Business Resources Department; and          WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Van Maanen has been   involved in the Austin chapter of New Leaders Council, where she   served as curriculum chair in 2021; she was also the District 3   commissioner in the 2024 Charter Review Commission for the City of   Austin; she holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the   University of North Texas and a master's degree in political   science from Binghamton University; and          WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her   duties as chief of staff 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 Cynthia Van Maanen for her service as   chief of staff in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez   Fischer 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. Van Maanen as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Martinez Fischer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1407 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House