H.R. No. 1187
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Nora Melhem has ably served her fellow Texans as
  constituent correspondence manager in the office of State
  Representative Chris Turner during the 87th Legislative Session;
  and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Melhem has provided
  vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;
  in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public
  service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the
  issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; as constituent
  correspondence manager, she was responsible for responding to
  inquiries and requests from residents of House District 101 and
  handling a wide variety of cases related to COVID-19, vaccinations,
  unemployment, Winter Storm Uri, and other issues; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Melhem earned a degree in international
  relations and global studies from The University of Texas in May
  2020; she previously served as an intern in the office of State
  Senator José Rodriguez, and she has also worked and interned for
  Austin Water, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the
  International Peace and Development Research Group, and C'Est Sweet
  Bakery; and
         WHEREAS, While pursuing her studies, Ms. Melhem served as a
  staff writer for Eloquor Publication and as a radio host for KVRX;
  she also volunteered with the International Relations and Global
  Studies Council and participated in Generation United Nations as
  cultural director; moreover, she has been involved with Refugee
  Services of Texas, Inside Books Project, the Iraqi Young Leaders
  Exchange Program, and Operation Turkey; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan has performed her duties as
  constituent correspondence manager 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 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Nora Melhem for her service as
  constituent correspondence manager in the office of State
  Representative Chris Turner 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. Melhem as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Turner of Tarrant
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1187 was adopted by the House on May
  23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House