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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ian Slingsby has ably served his fellow Texans as an |
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intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during |
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the 85th Legislative Session; and |
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WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Slingsby has provided |
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vital assistance in handling such diverse and challenging tasks as |
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drafting legislative correspondence, conducting policy research, |
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and supporting constituent outreach efforts; in addition to gaining |
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valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned |
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more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens |
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of the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Slingsby is studying government at The |
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University of Texas, where he has distinguished himself as a Terry |
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Scholar, treasurer of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and |
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editor of the Texas Undergraduate Law Review; a recipient of the |
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bronze Congressional Award for voluntary public service and the |
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gold President's Volunteer Service Award, he was a member of |
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AmeriCorps for two years, serving as an assistant team leader and |
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media representative for the National Civilian Community Corps and |
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as an emergency response crew member for the Texas Conservation |
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Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his |
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duties as a legislative intern with 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 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Ian Slingsby for his service as a |
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legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris |
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Turner and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success |
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in all his 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. Slingsby as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |