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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Mercedes Gonzalez has ably served the State of Texas |
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as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White |
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during the 84th Legislative Session; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Gonzalez has provided |
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vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; |
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in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the |
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issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained |
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valuable experience in the field of public service; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Ms. Gonzalez earned her |
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bachelor's degree in sociology and Latina/o studies from the |
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University of Illinois; she is due to earn her master's degree from |
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the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at |
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Austin in May 2015, and she plans to pursue a career in government; |
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in her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and petting any |
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puppy in sight; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has performed her |
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duties as a policy intern with skill and dedication, and she is |
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indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Mercedes Gonzalez for her service as a |
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policy intern in the office of State Representative James White and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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White of Tyler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2405 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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