By Yarbrough                                           H.R. No. 961
       74R13391 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Denise Christine Phillips has given generously of
    1-2  her time and talent as a legislative intern in the House District
    1-3  138 office, and her upcoming graduation from Southwest Texas State
    1-4  University is indeed deserving of special praise and recognition;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Ms. Phillips will receive a bachelor of arts degree
    1-7  in political science on August 12, 1995, and her experience as an
    1-8  aide to Representative Ken Yarbrough will undoubtedly be a
    1-9  tremendous asset to her as she pursues a career in this field; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, While serving as a legislative intern, this
   1-11  outstanding young woman demonstrated her ability to work
   1-12  competently and quickly in a demanding office environment;
   1-13  respected by her colleagues for her forthright and direct manner,
   1-14  she was entrusted with many diverse responsibilities and became an
   1-15  integral part of the office's operations; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Phillips managed to balance her
   1-17  obligations as an intern and as a student with the demands of a
   1-18  part-time job, continuing to work as a cashier and clerk for a Del
   1-19  Valle business throughout the legislative session; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Cedar Creek, Ms. Phillips
   1-21  enjoys reading, swimming, and biking, and she is an avid jogger who
   1-22  often competes in 5- and 10-kilometer races; she maintains the good
   1-23  health needed for such strenuous physical activity by following a
   1-24  strict vegetarian lifestyle; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, During the Regular Session of the 74th Legislature,
    2-2  Ms. Phillips distinguished herself as a valued and trusted aide,
    2-3  and her tireless efforts in behalf of the District 138 office
    2-4  helped to ensure its smooth functioning throughout a difficult and
    2-5  demanding session; now, therefore, be it
    2-6        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-7  Legislature hereby honor Denise Christine Phillips for her
    2-8  dedicated service as a legislative intern and extend to her warmest
    2-9  congratulations on the occasion of her graduation from Southwest
   2-10  Texas State University; and, be it further
   2-11        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-12  prepared for Ms. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the
   2-13  Texas House of Representatives.