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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 John White for his outstanding work in the office of |
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Speaker Joe Straus during the 81st Legislative Session; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. White has distinguished himself as a participant |
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in the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) administered by |
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the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1990, TLIP provides a unique |
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opportunity for students from Texas colleges and universities to |
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serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in state agencies, and in |
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local government offices; students receive academic credit for |
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participating in the program, which combines study and research |
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with supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as |
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a program advisor, and his office assists with coordinating on-site |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Morehouse College, Mr. White is |
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studying public policy at Lamar University; he has previously |
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distinguished himself through his service in the office of Senator |
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Rodney Ellis and also through his work with the William J. Clinton |
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Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative in India and the African Leadership |
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Academy in South Africa; he hopes to travel to all seven continents |
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by the age of 26; and |
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WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr. White |
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has gained valuable work experience and firsthand knowledge of the |
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governmental process, while also developing insight into the |
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important issues facing our communities and our state; and |
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WHEREAS, Diligent and resourceful, Mr. White has skillfully |
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handled a variety of duties in the office of Speaker Straus and ably |
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assisted in meeting the needs of constituents, and he may reflect |
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proudly on his service as a legislative intern; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend John White for his tireless dedication |
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and exemplary work as a participant in the Texas Legislative |
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Internship Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |