H.R. No. 2709
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Elliott Raia has ably served his fellow Texans as an
  intern in the office of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. during
  the 84th Legislative Session; and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Raia has provided vital
  assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in
  addition to learning more about the legislative process and the
  issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained
  valuable experience in the field of public service; and
         WHEREAS, A government and economics major at The University
  of Texas at Austin, Mr. Raia has been involved in a number of
  notable academic and civic projects; he is a graduate of the
  Leadership Education and Progress program at UT-Austin, and as an
  Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow, he has
  volunteered more than 1,600 hours to community service; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his
  duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is
  indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Elliott Raia for his service as a
  legislative intern in the office of State Representative Cecil Bell
  Jr. and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in
  all his endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Raia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Bell
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2709 was adopted by the House on May
  14, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House