88R32952 CJM-D
 
  By: Anchía H.R. No. 2384
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has distinguished herself in
  her responsibilities as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and aide
  in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía during the 88th
  Legislative Session; and
         WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Villafranca has
  provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging
  tasks, and she has focused her efforts on such critical issues as
  energy, the environment, and immigration; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Dallas,
  Ms. Villafranca recently completed a master's degree in biology at
  Texas State University, and she plans on pursuing a doctorate in
  marine and environmental biology at the University of Southern
  California; in the course of her academic career, she has
  contributed to research at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
  and she has authored several publications; she belongs to the Beta
  Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, the Society for Advancement of
  Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, and the Society
  for Integrative and Comparative Biology; and
         WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has performed her duties as a
  legislative aide 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 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Natalie Villafranca for her service as a
  PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and legislative aide in the office
  of State Representative Rafael Anchía 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. Villafranca as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.