80R18257 JNC-D
 
  By: Alonzo H.R. No. 2384
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, During the 80th Legislative Session, Melissa De La
  Cruz has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of
  State Representative Roberto Alonzo; and
         WHEREAS, Currently studying government at Austin Community
  College, Ms. De La Cruz graduated from the distinguished program at
  Crockett High School in Austin, where her academic achievement
  earned her the title of Texas Scholar; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. De La Cruz has long made time in her busy
  schedule to participate in the National Hispanic Institute; a
  valued member of that organization since 1999, she has volunteered
  with the Young Leaders Conference, Lorenzo de Zavala Youth
  Legislative Session, and Collegiate World Series; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of her internship at the State
  Capitol, Ms. De La Cruz has been of great assistance to
  Representative Alonzo's office; in addition to enhancing her
  knowledge of the legislative process and the issues facing citizens
  of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable work experience in
  the field of public service; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. De La Cruz has performed her duties as a
  legislative intern with skill, perseverance, and dedication, and
  she may indeed look forward to a rewarding future; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Melissa De La Cruz for her exemplary
  service as a legislative intern in the office of State
  Representative Roberto Alonzo and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. De La Cruz as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.