79R18007 JNC-D

By:  Farrar                                                       H.R. No. 1878



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During the 79th Legislative Session, social work 
students from the University of Houston and The University of Texas 
ably served their fellow Texans as interns at the State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout their tenure, interns garner valuable 
knowledge of the legislative process and the issues facing the 
citizens of the Lone Star State while at the same time providing 
important support services to the members and committees; and
	WHEREAS, Interns from the University of Houston include: 
Legislative Study Group students Reesa Joyce, Mickey Montemayor, 
Jennifer Miller, Jackie Duron, and Jamie Frank; Brigitte Zabak, 
serving in the office of Representative Jessica Farrar; Kelly 
Foster, serving in the office of Senator Mario Gallegos; Kathryn 
McCarter, serving in the office of Representative Richard Noriega; 
Demetri Lopez, serving in the office of Representative Garnet 
Coleman; Rebecca Rosalez, serving in the offices of Representative 
Lon Burnam and Representative Rafael Anchia; interns from The 
University of Texas include:  Andrea Perez, serving in the office of 
Senator Eliot Shapleigh; Sharon Eads, serving in the office of 
Representative Eddie Rodriguez; Morgan Walthal, serving in the 
office of Representative John Davis; Betsy Payne and David Beard, 
serving in the office of Representative Naishtat; and Lauren 
Postler, serving in the office of Representative Dawnna Dukes; and
	WHEREAS, The diligent efforts of these notable young men and 
women have been infused with a knowledge of social and economic 
justice that has surely benefited the legislative process and the 
citizens of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to recognize 
their contributions at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the social work students from the 
University of Houston and The University of Texas for their 
exceptional work throughout the session and extend to them sincere 
best wishes for success with all their future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the interns as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.