By Green H.R. No. 1019 77R15030 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is a distinct privilege to honor such a promising 1-2 young Texas leader as Melissa C. Ruud, the newly elected Associated 1-3 Student Government president at Southwest Texas State University; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Ruud was a write-in candidate for president who 1-6 claimed victory in a runoff election; using the time between the 1-7 election and inauguration to learn as much as she can about the 1-8 president's role, she promises to be an exemplary leader and a 1-9 strong voice for the students' interest; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A marketing and management major, Ms. Ruud has 1-11 gained valuable leadership skills and work experience as a sales 1-12 associate and marketing assistant, in addition to being an active 1-13 member of Phi Eta Sigma and of Chi Omega, which she served as 1-14 secretary and sisterhood director; moreover, she has given of her 1-15 time and energy to the local women's shelter and San Marcos Animal 1-16 Shelter; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Ms. Ruud ran an impressive campaign, and her talent 1-18 and determination will undoubtedly greatly benefit the student body 1-19 of Southwest Texas State University; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate Melissa Ruud on being elected 1-22 Associated Student Government president and extend to her sincere 1-23 best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Ms. Ruud as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-2 House of Representatives.