H.R. No. 1284 is a resolution recognizing Joanne Huffstetler from Plano for her achievements as a member of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Class of 2025. This leadership training program, organized by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, aims to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to advocate for policy changes. Over seven months, participants learn about disability history, systems, and policy, and many go on to serve in various leadership roles. Ms. Huffstetler's capstone project focuses on addressing the housing crisis for individuals with disabilities in Texas, advocating for increased wages for direct support professionals to help families keep their loved ones in their communities.

The resolution highlights Ms. Huffstetler's extensive background, including her master's degree in human development and early childhood disorders, and her over 30 years of experience as an early intervention specialist. Currently, she serves as the director of operations at To Be Like Me, a nonprofit dedicated to disability awareness. The Texas House of Representatives congratulates her on her graduation from the program and expresses best wishes for her future endeavors, acknowledging her commitment to effecting positive change in her community. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ms. Huffstetler as a token of high regard from the Texas House.