Congratulating Jessica Scheer on graduating as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025.

89(R) HR 1370 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1370

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jessica Scheer of Texas City has distinguished

herself as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of

2025; and

WHEREAS, Organized by the Texas Council for Developmental

Disabilities, Texas Partners in Policymaking is a leadership

training program designed to empower adults with developmental

disabilities and their families as advocates for policy change;

over the course of seven months, participants learn about

disability history, systems, and policy while meeting with a

variety of subject matter experts; many graduates have gone on to

serve on various boards, councils, task forces, and advisory

committees, and some have run for public office; and

WHEREAS, As part of the program, Ms. Scheer created a

capstone project dedicated to addressing the shortage of available

personal care attendants by advocating for increased compensation

and training for these professionals; by collaborating with local

families, committees, and organizations, she is working toward the

goal of making changes that benefit all individuals with

disabilities; and

WHEREAS, A mother of two sons, one of whom is autistic,

Ms. Scheer first became involved in advocacy in 2005 after

recognizing the challenges that her own son faced; in addition to

serving on the Round Rock Independent School District Special

Education Parents Advisory Council, she is a Texas Parent to Parent

advocate and participates in The University of Texas autism

program; and

WHEREAS, By taking part in the Texas Partners in Policymaking

program, Jessica Scheer has developed the knowledge and skills

necessary to effect positive change in her community and beyond,

and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing her for this notable

accomplishment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Jessica Scheer on graduating as a

member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025 and

extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Ms. Scheer as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Leo Wilson

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1370 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House