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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize Krystal Austin for her outstanding work in the office of |
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Representative David Farabee; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Austin has been a participant in the Texas |
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Legislative Internship Program administered by the Mickey Leland |
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Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1990, this excellent internship |
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program provides a unique opportunity for students from Texas |
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colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas |
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Legislature, in state agencies, and in local government offices; |
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students receive academic credit for participating in the program, |
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which combines study and research with supervised practical |
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training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a program advisor, and the |
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senator's office assists with coordinating the on-site activities; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Ms. Austin is a senior |
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journalism student specializing in marketing and public relations |
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at Texas Southern University; in addition, she has earned minors in |
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African American studies and music, focusing on her talent as a |
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vocalist; she plans to continue her work in public service and to |
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travel the world; and |
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WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative assistant, Ms. |
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Austin has obtained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process |
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and gained work experience in a political environment, as well as |
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developed insight into the important issues facing our communities |
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and our state today; and |
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WHEREAS, Diligent, resourceful, and talented, Ms. Austin has |
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skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the representative's |
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office and ably assisted with the needs of constituents; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Krystal Austin for her tireless |
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dedication and exemplary work as a participant in the Texas |
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Legislative Internship Program and extend to her best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Austin as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Hernandez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2825 was adopted by the House on May |
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28, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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