81R32849 JNC-D
 
  By: Merritt H.R. No. 2530
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Matthew Ashley has ably served his fellow Texans as
  an intern in the office of State Representative Tommy Merritt
  during the 81st Legislature; and
         WHEREAS, An undergraduate at The University of Texas at
  Austin, Mr. Ashley is majoring in government and is an active member
  of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity; the son of proud parents Dan and
  Leslie Ashley, he is a native of McKinney, where he graduated from
  McKinney North High School in 2006; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his internship in the office of
  Representative Merritt, this noteworthy young Texan has
  contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in
  addition to enhancing his knowledge of the legislative process and
  the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained
  valuable work experience in the field of public service; and
         WHEREAS, Matthew Ashley has performed his duties as a
  legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
  deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Matthew Ashley for his service as a
  legislative intern in the office of State Representative Tommy
  Merritt and extend to him warmest best wishes for success in all his
  future endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Ashley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.