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

89(R) HR 1397 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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.

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Chief Clerk of the House