84R33635 RMA-D

By: Otto H.R. No. 3386

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Students from Sam Houston State University have rendered outstanding service to their fellow Texans as participants in the Sam Houston Austin Internship Program during the 84th Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 2013, this worthwhile initiative is designed to give SHSU students the unique opportunity to work in the offices of state lawmakers and observe the legislative process up close; over the course of the legislative session, participants handle a range of important responsibilities and receive mentoring from elected officials and their staff; and

WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Ariel Traub in the office of State Senator Charles Schwertner, Sadie McLaughlin in the office of State Representative John Otto, Guadalupe Cuellar in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf, Shelby O'Brien in the office of State Representative Todd Hunter, Sarah Landsman in the office of State Representative Ron Simmons, Jessica Rodriguez in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson, Alexis Gonzales in the office of State Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez, and Oscar Aguilar in the office of State Representative Carol Alvarado; and

WHEREAS, These noteworthy Texans have performed their duties as legislative interns with skill and dedication, and they have gained valuable leadership experience while learning more about the issues confronting citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the participants in the Sam Houston Austin Internship Program and extend to each of them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.