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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, John Paul |
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Thompson has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the |
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office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Thompson has |
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contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in |
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addition to learning more about the issues facing citizens of the |
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Lone Star State, he has been a valuable part of the legislative |
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process; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson interrupted his college studies in 2003 |
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to serve in the U.S. Army for seven years, including 45 months |
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overseas in Korea and Iraq, where, with the rank of sergeant, he led |
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a combat team of 20 soldiers; he earned three Army Commendation |
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Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, and two Good Conduct Medals, |
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as well as the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on |
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Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; he returned to civilian life in 2010 |
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and is now studying at Austin Community College; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan has performed his duties as a |
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legislative intern with exceptional skill and dedication, and he is |
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indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; 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 John Paul Thompson for his service as a |
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legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto |
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Alonzo and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in all his |
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future 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. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |