Bill Text: TX HR2412 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Phillip Martin for his service as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2412 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2412-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2412

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Phillip Martin has rendered outstanding service to
his colleagues and his fellow Texans as executive director of the
House Democratic Caucus; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin,
Mr. Martin earned a master of public policy degree from Harvard
Kennedy School; he has been involved in politics and public policy
for many years, and he began his affiliation with the Texas
Legislature as the chief of staff for State Representative Garnet
Coleman in 2006; over the course of his career, he has served as
deputy director of Progress Texas, as policy director for the Texas
Legislative Study Group, as a communications specialist for the
Texas Democratic Trust, and as a blogger for the Burnt Orange
Report; he currently manages the Environmental Defense Fund's
initiative to promote the use of zero-emission trucks in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martin joined the House Democratic Caucus in
2017, and he demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership
over the course of his tenure as its executive director, which
concluded in 2021; and
WHEREAS, The House Democratic Caucus has benefited immensely
from Phillip Martin's steadfast commitment to its mission, and he
may indeed reflect with pride on all that he has accomplished; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Phillip Martin for his exemplary service
as executive director of the House Democratic Caucus and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Martin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2412 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House