83R21323 STE-D

By: Sheffield of Coryell H.R. No. 1666

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Christopher Orr has ably served his fellow Texans as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative J. D. Sheffield; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Orr has contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained valuable work experience in the field of public service; his responsibilities in Representative Sheffield's office have included performing research and handling constituent contact activities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Orr earned his bachelor's degree in English from The University of Texas at Austin in 2010; he is currently enrolled at Texas State University, where he is seeking a master's degree in public administration and conducting an applied research project on change management and enterprise resource planning; throughout his college years, this hardworking and versatile young man has supported himself with a variety of occupations, having been employed as a writing tutor, a social media consultant and website evaluator, and a customer service representative for Apple specializing in consumer safety issues; and

WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan is an outstanding student who has performed his duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his work and achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Christopher Orr for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative J. D. Sheffield and congratulate him on the upcoming completion of his master's degree at Texas State University; and, be it further

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