H.R. No. 2203

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize Danielle Faulkner of El Paso for her outstanding work as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Chente Quintanilla; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Faulkner has had an opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and the issues facing the citizens of the Lone Star State, and she has brought a high level of enthusiasm, commitment, and care to every task; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Tommy and Yolanda Faulkner, Ms. Faulkner is a graduate of Socorro High School, where she was student body president and was involved in theater and the National Honor Society; she also played the flute for 10 years, and she has actively served her community as a volunteer for Invisible Children and during numerous voter registration drives and President Obama's National Day of Service; this fine young Texan is currently a student at The University of Texas at Austin, and she is a participant in the Longhorn Scholars program and in University Democrats; and

WHEREAS, With skill, perseverance, and dedication, Ms. Faulkner has made invaluable contributions to the State of Texas during the current session, and she may indeed look forward to a rewarding future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Danielle Faulkner for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Chente Quintanilla and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Faulkner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Quintanilla

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2203 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House