Commending Ali S. Zaidi for his service as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th Legislature.

89(R) HR 1405 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1405

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Ali S. Zaidi distinguished himself in his

responsibilities as chief strategist of the House Democratic Caucus

during the 88th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Serving under the session's caucus chair, State

Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, Mr. Zaidi earned the respect

and admiration of his colleagues for his advocacy and for his

steadfast commitment to public education; in addition, his

expertise was instrumental in helping House members understand

bills and develop strategic responses; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zaidi brought to his role a wealth of experience

in politics; as a high school student, he was involved in several

campaigns in Pearland and Fort Bend County, and in 2018, he co-led

the digital operation for Texas lieutenant governor candidate Mike

Collier; he went on to work in the office of Representative Martinez

Fischer as communications and digital director for two years; in

2021, he returned to the Mike Collier campaign, this time as

campaign manager; today, he serves as a consultant for

Representative Martinez Fischer; he holds a bachelor's degree in

government and Middle Eastern studies from The University of Texas

at Austin, and he plans to attend Harvard Law School in the fall;

and

WHEREAS, The House Democratic Caucus benefited immensely

from Ali Zaidi's leadership, 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 89th Texas

Legislature hereby commend Ali S. Zaidi for his service as chief

strategist of the House Democratic Caucus during the 88th

Legislature 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. Zaidi as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Martinez Fischer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1405 was adopted by the House on June

1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House