By Yarbrough H.R. No. 994 74R13654 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Emily Sadegh is completing her first session as a 1-2 legislative intern and her outstanding contributions in this regard 1-3 have greatly benefitted the citizens of District 138; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A student at The University of Texas at Austin, 1-5 Ms. Sadegh displayed exceptional skill and dedication as an intern 1-6 in the office of State Representative Ken Yarbrough during the 74th 1-7 Regular Session, in which capacity she has done an excellent job of 1-8 handling constituent relations, following legislation, and 1-9 performing other essential tasks; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Ms. Sadegh attended Barnard College in New York 1-11 where she made the Dean's List and continued to compile an 1-12 impressive record of academic achievement that included her 1-13 selection as a National Merit Commended Scholar and studies abroad 1-14 at the Institute for European Studies in Germany; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A magna cum laude graduate of Robert E. Lee High 1-16 School in San Antonio in 1992, Ms. Sadegh is a well-rounded student 1-17 who excels at tennis, art, and dance, in addition to academics, and 1-18 is active in her church, where she has served as president and 1-19 treasurer of her youth group and was one of just a handful of 1-20 church members chosen to attend a Peace Disarmament Conference held 1-21 at the United Nations; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling her duties as a student, 1-23 Ms. Sadegh also has given generously of her time as a volunteer for 1-24 the Capital Area Food Bank and the presidential campaign; her 2-1 interest in politics has led to her recent selection to 2-2 Participation 2000, a campaign training workshop sponsored by the 2-3 Democratic Leadership Committee; and 2-4 WHEREAS, This accomplished young woman plans to graduate from 2-5 The University of Texas in December 1995 and, as the legislative 2-6 session draws to a close, her friends and coworkers wish her the 2-7 very best in achieving this important goal and in all of her future 2-8 endeavors; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A joy to all who know her, Emily Sadegh has earned 2-10 high esteem for her positive personality, talent, and dedication, 2-11 and it is fitting at this time that she be commended for her 2-12 extensive achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate Emily Sadegh on her exemplary 2-15 service to the house as a legislative intern and extend sincere 2-16 best wishes to her for continued happiness and success in the years 2-17 to come; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Ms. Sadegh as an expression of highest regard by the 2-20 Texas House of Representatives.