By Deshotel                                           H.R. No. 1320
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     recognize Darrin E. Johnson for his exemplary work as a legislative
 1-3     intern with Representative Sylvester Turner; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Darrin E. Johnson is a member of a select group of
 1-5     young men and women who have been chosen to participate in the
 1-6     Texas 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, Darrin E. Johnson 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 Darrin E. Johnson for his service as a
 2-4     legislative intern with Representative Sylvester Turner and extend
 2-5     to him best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of
 2-6     his future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Darrin E. Johnson as an expression of high regard by
 2-9     the Texas House of Representatives.