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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Mark |
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Thorne-Thomsen has ably served his fellow Texans as a member |
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of 'Team Springer' in the Texas House of Representatives; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Thorne-Thomsen has |
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contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in |
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addition to learning more about the legislative process and the |
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issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained |
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valuable work experience in the field of public service, |
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researching and reviewing legislation and ensuring optimal |
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communication with district constituents; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thorne-Thomsen previously worked as a |
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government affairs analyst for BNSF Railway in Washington, D.C., |
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and interned with Berry Communications as a campaign researcher; |
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more recently, he helped set up fund-raising events, grassroots |
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outreach programs, and direct mail strategies for the historic |
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campaign of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his legislative work, |
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Mr. Thorne-Thomsen is actively involved in campus life at The |
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University of Texas, where he is a member of the Silver Spurs and |
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Kappa Sigma Fraternity; he is receiving his bachelor's degree in |
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government in May 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has performed his duties |
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as a legislative assistant with skill and dedication, and he is |
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indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work as he |
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moves on to pursue his career at Oracle in California; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Mark Thorne-Thomsen for his service as a |
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legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Drew |
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Springer and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Thorne-Thomsen as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |