80R22227 JNC-D

By: Pena H.R. No. 2789

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 80th Legislative Session, Lauren Elizabeth Owens has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern with the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence; and

WHEREAS, Valedictorian of the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2004, Ms. Owens is currently a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is majoring in government and minoring in history; and

WHEREAS, Her academic success has earned her a number of accolades; inducted into Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society in 2005, she has been named a College Scholar, received University Honors for six consecutive semesters, and earned the Terry Foundation Scholarship; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Dale and Marci Owens, this notable young Texan enjoys participation in the Texas Lassos, a service and spirit organization at UT; she plans to attend law school after her expected 2008 graduation; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Owens has been of great assistance to the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence during the course of her internship at the State Capitol; 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. Owens has performed her duties 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 Lauren Owens for her exemplary service as an intern with the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence 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. Owens as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.