83R28033 LB-D

By: Alonzo H.R. No. 2428

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Kira Retana has ably served her fellow Texans as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo; and

WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Retana 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. Retana recently earned her bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in mass communication from Texas State University; while a student, she participated in the Leadership Institute, attending a workshop series and collaborating with peers to create practical solutions for campus challenges; she previously graduated from National Blue Ribbon School Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, and she pursued a concentration in environmental science at the Center for Advanced Research and Technology; moreover, she has completed computer science training in a number of programs both at Texas State and in Santa Monica, California; she hopes to attend law school and study computer and Internet law; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative aide 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 hereby commend Kira Retana for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo 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. Retana as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.