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89(R) HR 1407 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1407
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cynthia Van Maanen has ably served her fellow Texans
as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Trey
Martinez Fischer during the 89th Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Since becoming a legislative employee, Ms. Van
Maanen has contributed to the workings of state government
firsthand; handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, she has
provided vital leadership and helped ensure the efficient operation
of the representative's office; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Van Maanen has earned the respect and admiration
of her colleagues for her extensive knowledge of policy and
parliamentary procedure, and she has distinguished herself as a
supportive mentor to younger staff members; she is a former
executive director of the Travis County Democratic Party, and
during the 85th and 87th Legislative Sessions, she was a
legislative director and policy analyst in the office of State
Representative Lina Ortega; in addition, she has worked as a policy
advisor for Austin mayor pro tem Delia Garza as well as a business
process specialist in the City of Austin's Small and Minority
Business Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Van Maanen has been
involved in the Austin chapter of New Leaders Council, where she
served as curriculum chair in 2021; she was also the District 3
commissioner in the 2024 Charter Review Commission for the City of
Austin; she holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the
University of North Texas and a master's degree in political
science from Binghamton University; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her
duties as chief of staff 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 Cynthia Van Maanen for her service as
chief of staff in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez
Fischer 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. Van Maanen 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. 1407 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House