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89(R) HR 1493 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1493
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout the 89th Legislative Session, State
Representative Cecil Bell Jr. has benefited immeasurably from the
outstanding work of his dedicated staff; and
WHEREAS, Travis Griffin has demonstrated exemplary
leadership during his two sessions as Chairman Bell's chief of
staff; he has served with the Texas Legislature for 11 legislative
sessions, including six as a chief of staff with the House of
Representatives; he previously acted as political director of the
Republican Party of Texas and as the first executive director of the
Innovation & Technology Caucus of the Texas House; in 2025, he is
marking 27 years in public service and political engagement; and
WHEREAS, Amy Rister has worked tirelessly to run the House
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee as Chairman Bell's committee
director; during her nine legislative session with the House, she
has served as chief of staff for four members and as director of
multiple committees; she has also used her clerking expertise at
Texas GOP conventions, and she volunteers with the Junior League
and holds the role of vice president for the Capitol Republican
Women; in August, she will be graduating with a master of
jurisprudence degree from Texas A&M University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Returning for his second session on Chairman Bell's
staff, legislative director John Durr has provided invaluable
support by undertaking a wide variety of challenging tasks,
including constituency services and policy analysis; a native of
Austin, he has worked for the Texas Legislature for seven sessions,
including four with the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Having previously worked in Chairman Bell's office
during the 85th Legislative Session, district director Nira Miller
returned for the 88th and continues to play a vital role in managing
the representative's district office; a former congressional
staffer, she has also worked on congressional campaigns and
coordinated media relations for think tanks, government agencies,
and nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, In his first legislative session, Eric Parikakis has
served as assistant committee clerk to the House Intergovernmental
Affairs Committee; a native of Plano, he is the policy director of
the Texas Young Republicans; he is a graduate of Texas Christian
University and The University of Texas at Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Quintin Lorenz joined Chairman Bell's staff this
session as an administrative and legislative aide, playing an
invaluable role in ensuring the smooth operation of both
legislative and administrative functions; a proud native of the Rio
Grande Valley and a Texas State University alumnus, he is committed
to advancing the Republican cause in Texas, whether by helping to
grow his local Young Republican chapter, by working for an office,
or by volunteering on the campaign trail; and
WHEREAS, Two remarkable interns from The University of Texas
at Austin, Emma Corbell and Connor Nihem, also served in the office
of Chairman Bell; their efforts have been invaluable, and they are
well prepared for success as they continue to pursue their academic
and professional dreams; and
WHEREAS, These esteemed public employees have performed
their duties with great skill and dedication, and they are indeed
deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the staff of State Representative Cecil
Bell Jr. for their exemplary service and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for each member of the staff as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bell of Montgomery
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1493 was adopted by the House on June
2, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House