By Deshotel                                           H.R. No. 1342
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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 Nakiya Jones for her exemplary work as a legislative
 1-3     intern with Representative Debra Danburg; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Nakiya Jones 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 woman has benefited as a
1-18     participant in TLIP, for she has enhanced her 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, Nakiya Jones has demonstrated exceptional commitment
1-23     and integrity during her tenure in the program, and she is indeed
1-24     deserving of special legislative recognition for her contributions
 2-1     to the state; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby commend Nakiya Jones for her service as a
 2-4     legislative intern with Representative Debra Danburg and extend to
 2-5     her best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of her
 2-6     future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Nakiya Jones as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.