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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 516
WHEREAS, Ibrahima Kande has distinguished himself in his
responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of State
Senator Roland Gutierrez during the 89th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Kande has provided
vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks,
including facilitating meetings with constituents and lobbyists,
tracking and reviewing legislation, and providing research-based
insights to support stakeholder discussions; in addition to
gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he
has learned more about the legislative process and the issues
facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Kande has
worked as an executive assistant and a lead presenter at Joint
Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; he also served as an administrative
coordinator at deployment locations throughout the Middle East,
and he completed an associate's degree in business
administration at the Community College of the Air Force; before
he was honorably discharged in 2024, he earned two Commendation
Medals and three Achievement Medals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kande is a senior at Texas State University,
where he studies leadership and has previously served as a
noncommissioned officer and an administration cadre in the
school's Reserve Officers' Training Corps; following his
graduation in May 2025, he plans to complete the Texas Law
Pipeline Program at The University of Texas at Austin School of
Law; and
WHEREAS, Ibrahima Kande has performed his duties as a
legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Ibrahima Kande for his service as a
legislative aide in the office of State Senator Roland Gutierrez
and congratulate him on his graduation from Texas State
University; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kande as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Gutierrez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate