H.R. No. 2827

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to honor Maricela De León for her five years of exemplary service as legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña; and

WHEREAS, From her time working in the representative's district office throughout her tenure in Austin during the 81st Legislative Session, Ms. De León has brought a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to excellence to her tasks, which have included drafting analyses of legislation, meeting and corresponding with constituents, and providing efficient administrative support; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas-Pan American with a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance, this dynamic young Texan is pursuing her master's degree in public administration at UTPA, where she was also the president of the Association of Public Administrators from the fall of 2008 through the spring of 2009; she has been actively involved with the Hidalgo County chapter of Texas Democratic Women and served as the group's secretary and website manager, and she has taught Bible classes at St. Margaret Mary Church; and

WHEREAS, Maricela De León has made valuable contributions to Representative Peña's office in her role as legislative assistant, and it is most fitting to recognize her for a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Maricela De León for her service as legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Peña

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2827 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House