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89(R) HR 1278 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House