By Deshotel H.R. No. 1312 77R17703(18) JKB-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize Rodney Hughes for his exemplary work as a legislative 1-3 intern with Representative Dora Olivo; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Rodney Hughes is a member of a select group of young 1-5 men and women who have been chosen to participate in the Texas 1-6 Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) since its inception in 1-7 December 1990; through this unique program, students from Texas 1-8 colleges and universities have the opportunity to witness their 1-9 state government functioning at its dynamic best as they serve as 1-10 interns for members of the legislature and at certain state 1-11 agencies; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mickey Leland Center on World 1-13 Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University, the intern program 1-14 fosters academic study and research and offers supervised practical 1-15 training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as program advisor, and his 1-16 office staff helps to direct on-site activities; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This esteemed young man has benefited as a 1-18 participant in TLIP, for he has enhanced his knowledge of the 1-19 legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star 1-20 State, while also gaining valuable work experience in a political 1-21 environment; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Rodney Hughes has demonstrated exceptional 1-23 commitment and integrity during his tenure in the program, and he 1-24 is indeed deserving of special legislative recognition for his 2-1 contributions to the state; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Rodney Hughes for his service as a 2-4 legislative intern with Representative Dora Olivo and extend to him 2-5 best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of his 2-6 future endeavors; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Rodney Hughes as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.