R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The success of the biennial legislative session 1-2 depends upon a great number of individuals, and the many interns 1-3 who generously volunteer their assistance to the State of Texas are 1-4 indeed deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, El Paso's Adrian Rodriguez has distinguished himself 1-6 as a member of Representative Norma Chavez's staff; he has 1-7 contributed greatly to the Representative's preparedness by 1-8 researching the issues of economic development, free trade, and 1-9 taxes, and he has also done valuable work to support her membership 1-10 on the committee on State, Federal, and International Relations; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, A graduate of El Paso's Eastwood High School, 1-13 Mr. Rodriguez has just completed his first year at The University 1-14 of Texas at Austin where he is studying government; he recently 1-15 received the Ampla Cum Laude distinction for his academic 1-16 excellence at the university, and he hopes to attend law school 1-17 after earning his degree; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an intern, this dedicated 1-19 individual currently serves as news director for KVRX, the 1-20 university's student radio station, and he is active in the UT 1-21 band; he also volunteers his time and energy to help build and 1-22 refurbish homes with Habitat for Humanity; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Adrian Rodriguez's commitment to excellence has 1-24 earned him the respect and admiration of his coworkers and peers, 2-1 and as the session comes to a close, the members of this chamber 2-2 are pleased to recognize his hard work; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend Adrian Rodriguez for his contributions 2-5 to the accomplishments of the 75th Legislative Session and extend 2-6 to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in 2-7 all his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives. Chavez _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1220 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House