H.R. No. 70

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Dania Al-Rasheed has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Al-Rasheed has contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable experience in the field of public service; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Al-Rasheed is a graduate of Texas State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and where she is currently pursuing a master's degree in public administration; over the past 10 months, she has integrated the theoretical and the practical through her work as a senior campaign field organizer; she also currently serves as a mentor for first-year students at Texas State and does extensive tutoring; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dania Al-Rasheed for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

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

Turner of Tarrant

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 70 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House