78R18711 MDM-D

By:  Moreno of Harris                                             H.R. No. 1839



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During the 78th Texas Legislative Session, Jamaal 
Rashad Smith has served with distinction as a staff member in State 
Representative Joe Moreno's district office in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith is a participant in the University of 
Houston (UH) public policy department's Local Intern Program, the 
second time he has been involved in this worthy endeavor; as an 
intern, he has enhanced his knowledge of the legislative process 
and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, while also 
gaining valuable work experience in a political environment; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of Clay High School in Gainesville, 
Florida, Mr. Smith will graduate this summer from the University of 
Houston with a bachelor's degree in political science; he plans to 
attend the South Texas College of Law and ultimately establish a 
career in public service; and
	WHEREAS, An avid amateur boxer and frequent contributor to 
the UH campus newspaper, the Daily Cougar, he serves his fellow 
students as vice president of the Hatchett Pre-Law Society and as 
president of the campus organization, H.E.L.P., (Humans Engaged in 
Loving People); and
	WHEREAS, Jamaal Smith has demonstrated exceptional 
commitment and purposefulness during his tenure in the program, and 
he is indeed deserving of special legislative recognition for his 
contributions to the state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jamaal Rashad Smith for his legislative 
service in the district office of Representative Joe Moreno and 
extend to him warmest best wishes for success and happiness in the 
coming years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.