H.R. No. 3268

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Anya Callahan has ably served her fellow Texans as
	legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris
	Turner during the 84th Legislative Session; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Callahan's resourcefulness and initiative have
	earned the appreciation of her colleagues, and her contributions to
	carrying out Representative Turner's legislative agenda have
	helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State;
	and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Puget Sound,
	Ms. Callahan earned her bachelor's degree in political science and
	gender studies; before joining Representative Turner's office, she
	worked on the gubernatorial campaign of former state senator Wendy
	Davis as a research associate and before that as a reporter for the
	Generation Progress website of the Center for American Progress and
	as editor-in-chief of Wetlands Magazine; in addition, she has
	worked as a community and campus organizer for NARAL Pro-Choice
	Washington and as a deputy voter registrar in both Tarrant and
	Harris Counties; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan 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 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Anya Callahan for her service as
	legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris
	Turner 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. Callahan as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Turner of Tarrant
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 3268 was adopted by the House on May
	30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House